2011 Map of Spotted Horse Valley

About this map

Spotted Horse Valley defines this section of the Nebraska Sandhills, a landscape shaped by remote ranching operations and a sparse network of section-line and canyon roads. In the early 21st century, the area remains dominated by named family holdings such as Vasa Ranch and the Dean Simpson Ranch. The placement of these homesteads reflects the necessity of water and sheltered terrain in this part of Arthur County. Transportation is limited to functional routes like Packard Rd and Keystone Rd S, which connect the disparate Robert Simpson Ranch and Williams Ranch across the open range. This document provides a clear record of land use and family geography in a region where large-scale cattle ranching has been the primary economic driver for generations.