2017 Map of Halsey SW

About this map

The Nebraska National Forest dominates this section of the Sandhills, where a vast expanse of stabilized dunes and grassy hillsides characterizes the central Nebraska landscape. Flowing through the southern portion of the quadrangle, the Dismal River carves a distinct valley through the terrain, providing a vital water source and a change in elevation from the surrounding uplands. Rising above the undulating plains, Signal Hill serves as a prominent landmark for navigation and surveying. The area is intersected by Circle Rd, which winds through the public forest lands, providing access to this largely unpopulated region. The map illustrates the sparse infrastructure and remote character of the Nebraska interior during the early twenty-first century, emphasizing the scale of the protected forest system and the natural drainage patterns of the river valley.