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1974 Map of Wauneta West

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

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

Frenchman Creek carves a fertile valley through the high plains of Chase County, defining the agricultural and transit corridor of this western Nebraska landscape. The village of Wauneta sits at the eastern edge of the survey, where the valley floor widens to accommodate both the townsite and the Burlington Northern railroad line that follows the watercourse. This rail connection was historically vital for moving grain and cattle from the surrounding uplands to distant markets.

Local landmarks such as Riverside Cem and a nearby Golf Course indicate the community's established footprint along the northern bluffs of the creek. The surrounding terrain is heavily marked by numerous wells, reflecting the critical importance of groundwater management for the region's farming economy. On the higher elevations to the north, a prominent Radio Tower stands as a modern marker above the dissected draws and ridges that lead down to the valley floor.