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1971 Map of Bear Hill

Name: 1971 Topographic Map of Bear Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

Bear Hill rises as a prominent landmark in this western Nebraska landscape, situated along the boundary of Arthur Co and Keith Co. The area is characterized by a network of isolated homesteads and ranching operations, including McKeag Ranch and Beeken Ranch, which are connected by a series of unimproved roads and fence lines. This 1970s survey captures the region's ranching economy, where water management is central to life, evidenced by several wells and a notable Spring located near the northern edge of the quadrangle.

The topography transitions from the high point at Eagle Point down toward Indian Valley, revealing the drainage patterns and land use of the Sandhills. Scattered family-named locations such as Cerny Ranch, Wilson Ranch, and Hazen Ranch provide essential data points for genealogists and local historians tracking the distribution of property and families across these expansive grasslands during the early 1970s.