1956 Map of Wellfleet NW

About this map

Moran Canyon cuts through the high plains of Lincoln County in this mid-1950s survey, illustrating the deeply dissected nature of the Nebraska sandhills region. The map captures a landscape defined by sharp drainage patterns and sparse human infrastructure, where the Sellers Plant and various sites marked Well represent the critical intersection of agriculture and water management in a semi-arid environment. This topographic study, conducted as part of the Missouri River Basin development program, provides a technical view of the complex landforms near Box Elder. Researchers can observe how the topography dictates the placement of unimproved dirt roads and light-duty tracks that follow the natural contours of the canyons and tablelands, reflecting the rural ranching economy of the era.