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2014 Map of Argo Hill

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Argo Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Argo Hill and the surrounding high ground of Highland Flats dominate this section of Sheridan County, where the Sandhills landscape is defined by its subtle depressions and prominent rises. The terrain here reveals a pattern of isolated water bodies, such as Bunger Lake at the northern edge and Star Lake in the southwest, which punctuate the dry valleys. The geography is characterized by family-named landmarks like Lloyd Hill, Morton Hill, and Wolf Hill, suggesting a history of local landholding and grazing in a region where named features are sparse.

Transportation is anchored by Ne-27, which runs vertically through the center of the sheet, providing a primary link across the undulating plains. Secondary travel is marked by a network of rural trails, including 358th TRL and 277th TRL, which follow the natural contours of Survey Valley and Wolford Valley. This survey captures the rural character of the Nebraska panhandle, where ranching infrastructure and topographic relief are the primary markers of human presence.