1985 Map of Arthur

About this map

Arthur and Hyannis anchor this mid-1980s look at the Nebraska Sandhills, a landscape defined by an intricate network of valleys and ephemeral lakes. The area's reliance on aviation for ranching and transport is evident through specialized sites like the Hawkins Ranch Airstrip, Snyder Ranch Landing Strip, and Merry Airstrip. The B N railroad line cuts across the northern section near Hyannis, while the rest of the terrain is a labyrinth of named depressions such as Coyote Valley and Colburn Valley. Large water bodies like Bean Soup Lake and Diamond Bar Lake punctuate the grass-stabilized dunes, providing critical landmarks in this ranching country. The Dismal River and its North Fork represent the primary drainage, carving through a region where roads like 91 and 61 trace the natural contours of the sand hills.