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1974 Map of Wauneta East

Name: 1974 Topographic Map of Wauneta East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The village of Wauneta serves as the primary hub in this southwestern Nebraska landscape, where the Chase Co Hayes Co boundary line splits the rugged canyon country. Situated at the confluence of the High Plains and deep-cut drainage systems, the settlement is anchored by infrastructure including a Substation, Water Tank, and Radio Tower. The transportation and water management of the 1970s are clearly visible, with the Burlington Northern railroad running parallel to Frenchman Creek, a critical water source for this semi-arid region alongside the curiously named Stinking Water Creek.

The topography is defined by significant erosion patterns resulting in named features like Trail Canyon, Horse Canyon, and Sand Canyon. These deep draws cut through the high tableland, which is dotted with numerous irrigation and stock Wells. The map also captures the local industrial and utility footprint of the era, from a small northern Sandpit to the local Sew Disp Ponds near the village outskirts.