1979 Map of Lone Pine Butte

About this map

Lone Pine Butte serves as the focal point for this 1970s landscape on the high plains of the Nebraska Panhandle. The map documents an area defined by the convergence of ranching and energy extraction, centered on the boundary of Banner and Kimball counties. Scattered ranching operations, such as the Peterson Ranch and Mossberg Ranch, signify the established agricultural life of the region, while the prominent Oil Field and numerous Oil Wells across the northern and southern sectors point to the area's mid-century petroleum development. Topography is marked by the deep cut of Rocky Hollow in the south, providing a stark contrast to the tablelands where Lone Pine Springs remains a key water source. The presence of several Gravel Pits further emphasizes the extractive nature of the local economy during this era of rural Nebraska history.