2017 Map of Lightning Valley

About this map

Lightning Valley and the surrounding Sandhills of Arthur County characterize this portion of Nebraska's landscape. The terrain is defined by natural depressions and basins, including Helmer Valley and Loyd Valley, which reflect the region's unique geography. Human presence is sparse, marked primarily by a limited network of remote ranch roads such as Triangle Rd and Enfield Rd. This 2017 survey details the hydrological features common to the area, most notably Duck Lake, which sits in a shallow basin in the northeastern quadrant. The map provides a clear look at the Public Land Survey System divisions between t19n r37w and t18n r36w, illustrating how the township and range system partitions this open Nebraska ranchland.