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1985 Map of Lightning Valley

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Lightning Valley and the surrounding sandhills of Arthur County characterize this mid-1980s landscape, where cattle ranching defines the geography of the Nebraska panhandle. The map reveals a pattern of isolated homesteads situated within natural depressions and valleys, including the Helmer Ranch and Enfield Ranch in the west, and the Bar 91 Ranch toward the center. This period in the region's history shows a sparse but established network of private operations, with land use largely dictated by the undulating terrain of the Loyd Valley and Helmer Valley. Human modification of the arid environment is visible through features like the Ditch near the Enfield property and the presence of Duck Lake, which provided essential water for livestock in a landscape primarily navigated by unpaved trails.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1985
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.9 inches

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SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain