2011 Map of Seneca SW

About this map

Middle Loup River meanders across the central portion of this Hooker County landscape, serving as the primary hydrological feature in an area defined by its vast grazing lands and sparse settlement. The 2011 survey captures the quiet character of the Sandhills region, where human presence is marked by isolated outposts such as Kelso and private holdings like Peterson Ranch and Taylor Ranch. The map illustrates a transportation network consisting of a primary highway and a parallel railway line that track the river's path, emphasizing the corridor's importance for transit through the Nebraska interior. This documentation of land use and water access reflects the enduring cattle-ranching economy and the importance of river-bottom land in an otherwise arid environment.