1986 Map of Gusher Spring

About this map

Wildhorse Hill rises above the sandhills of Garden County in this mid-1980s topographic survey. The landscape is defined by the winding course of Blue Creek and the presence of Gusher Spring, reflecting the vital importance of water sources in this arid Nebraska region. The map captures a largely open ranching environment where few structures exist, save for a solitary Corral and a network of unimproved roads and trails that traverse the undulating terrain toward Green Valley. This 1986 provisional edition, based on earlier aerial photography, provides a clear view of the natural hydrology and land use patterns before modern pivots or significant development altered the classic Sandhills profile.