Chase County, County in southwestern Nebraska, United States.
Description
Chase County spreads across 897 square miles in southwestern Nebraska with spring-fed Frenchman Creek flowing from west to southeast across the land. Several waterways help shape the territory and make farming possible in this otherwise dry region.
History
The Nebraska legislature created the county in 1873 and named it after Champion S. Chase, the first Attorney General of Nebraska and a longtime mayor of Omaha. Its founding coincided with the expansion of rail connections that linked the area to the rest of the nation.
Culture
Cowboys and ranchers shaped the character of this area for generations, leaving behind traditions that still influence how people live and work here today. You can see this heritage reflected in the local way of life and the landscape itself.
Practical
The county is primarily agricultural with irrigation systems supporting wheat, corn, beans, soybeans, and sugar beets. Visitors should expect flat terrain and wide-open landscapes, with dry summers and cold winters being typical weather patterns.
Did you know?
Beneath the county lies the Ogallala Formation, an underground aquifer that provides essential water for both households and farms in this otherwise dry region. This hidden water source is what makes settlement and agriculture possible across much of the Great Plains.
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