1986 Map of Hoagland

About this map

Hoagland and the surrounding ranching landscape define this portion of the Nebraska Sandhills in the mid-1980s. The settlement pattern is characterized by scattered operations like Collier Ranch, Halstead Ranch, and Wiley Ranch, illustrating the sparse, land-intensive nature of cattle country along the Logan Co Custer Co line. The South Fork Loup River winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle, serving as the primary drainage and a critical water source for the region's agricultural economy. This topographic survey captures the intricate contouring of the stabilized dunes, showing the isolated locations of Stewart Ranch and Shaw Ranch relative to the river valley. The map provides a detailed view of the rural road network and section lines that structured the settlement of this high plains environment during the late twentieth century.