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2011 Map of Bourquim Hill

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Bourquim Hill
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Velma anchors the southern reaches of this landscape, where the Nebraska Sandhills topography is defined by a complex network of named basins and depressions. The distribution of these valleys, including Whaley Valley, Benscoter Valley, and Cranford Valley, suggests a land use pattern heavily reliant on the protective terrain of the lowlands. Near the southwestern corner, Bourquim Hill rises as a prominent landmark above the surrounding flats.

Evidence of ranching life is visible through features like the F Lane Ranch and the Cocklebur Windmill, while the road network of Sillassen Rd and Carlholm Dr provides the primary links between these scattered points. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey shows a classic interior plains settlement pattern where naming often follows the family histories of the landowners who first established themselves in these distinct geographic valleys.