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1951 Map of Wheatland NE

USGS Topo · Published 1973

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The Emigrant Trail cuts across the northern reaches of this landscape, marking a historic corridor of western movement through Platte County. In the early 1950s, the area remained defined by expansive ranching operations, with family-named holdings such as the Paul Cundall Ranch, Milton Ranch, and Clair Milton Ranch spread across the undulating terrain. To the south, the Laramie River anchors the topography, where the Bright and Southerland Ditch reveals the critical infrastructure of high-plains irrigation. Settlement patterns here are tied closely to water and graze, evident in features like Warm Springs and the expansive Bette Lyoun Flats. Numerous windmills are plotted across the quadrangle, indicating the reliance on groundwater for livestock in this semi-arid environment, while the Don Cundall Ranch sits prominently near the riverbanks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1951
Date Published1973
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions21.4 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain