2011 Map of Davenport Table

About this map

Pleasant Hill stands as a focal point in this portion of Custer County, situated on the high ground above a complex system of drainage and relief. The southern edge of the map is defined by the winding course of the South Loup River, which contrasts with the ephemeral Dry Creek to the north. The terrain is characterized by dramatic breaks in the plains, most notably the Davenport Table and a series of deep cuts including Upper Powell Canyon, Lower Powell Canyon, and Pine Canyon. These features illustrate the erosion patterns typical of the Nebraska Sandhills periphery. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Wilhelm Cemetery in the southeast, while the secluded Hidden Valley offers insight into the localized geography that defined early ranching and homesteading in the region.