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1986 Map of Happy Hollow

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Happy Hollow
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Nebraska Sandhills landscape of the mid-1980s is defined by a sparse network of ranching homesteads and subtle water features. In this remote stretch of Thomas and Logan counties, the map documents established family operations such as Santos Ranch in the north and Birth Ranch and Shurtz Ranch to the south. These sites represent the primary human presence in a terrain characterized by the winding drainage of Happy Hollow and the sheltered depths of Green Valley.

Water is a critical but limited resource here, anchored by Brush Lake near the eastern margin. The infrastructure is minimal, with the most prominent industrial feature being the Double Wooden Pole Powerline that traverses the grassland. For researchers of the High Plains, this survey provides a precise look at ranching boundaries and the specialized vernacular of a landscape where every windmill and ranch house serves as a vital landmark.