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2011 Map of Lightning Valley

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lightning Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Lightning Valley and the surrounding Sandhills of Arthur County appear here as a landscape defined by isolated ranching operations and natural depressions. The spatial arrangement of the region is dictated by its valleys, with named landmarks like Helmer Valley and Loyd Valley providing the topographical structure for settlement. Human presence is sparse and predominantly agricultural, with the map recording specific homesteads and family-named holdings such as Enfield Ranch, Houpt Ranch, and Anderberg Ranch.

Transport is limited to a few local thoroughfares including Enfield Rd and Triangle Rd, which connect these distant outposts across the undulating terrain. Small water features like Duck Lake punctuating the valley floors suggest the critical role of surface water in this arid ranching environment. For those researching local land use or family history in Nebraska, the map provides precise locations for specific sites like Rounds Place and Lyons Place.