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2014 Map of Happy Hollow

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Happy Hollow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Nebraska Sandhills along the border of Thomas and Logan counties are defined by a complex pattern of interdunal depressions and valleys. Notable landforms such as Happy Hollow and Green Valley dominate the landscape, representing the unique geological character of this region where water often collects in basins like Brush Lake. This 2014 survey documents the network of ranch roads and thoroughfares that navigate the challenging terrain, including Paxton Ranch Rd in the north and Sturtz Rd winding through the central dunes.

Transportation through these hills relies on specific corridors, most notably the route of Us-83 and its predecessor, Old Highway 83. These roads follow the natural contours of the land, providing vital connections between remote ranching outposts. Local access points such as Kramer Rd further illustrate the sparse but essential infrastructure developed to support the cattle operations that have long characterized this part of the Great Plains.