2017 Map of Spotted Horse Valley

About this map

Spotted Horse Valley characterizes this segment of the Nebraska Sandhills, where the landscape is defined by its subtle topographic undulations and the sparse infrastructure of the high plains. The map illustrates a transitional cattle-country geography at the border of Arthur and Keith Counties, where sections are organized under the Public Land Survey System. Movement through this portion of the Panhandle relies on a network of rural routes, including Keystone Rd, Packard Rd, and Enfield Rd. These tracks follow the natural contours of the valley floors, avoiding the higher rises and providing access to the expansive grazing lands and occasional ranch sites that dot the townships. The placement of Keystone Rd S and Rd East G N reflects the enduring reliance on section-line roads and named valley corridors in this quiet part of the state.