2011 Map of Tar Valley

About this map

Tar Valley defines the topographic character of this portion of Garden County, where the landscape is marked by the expansive drainage and subtle terrain of the Nebraska sandhills. The area is largely defined by its ranching heritage, anchored by the Fritzler Fair Haven Ranch in the southern portion of the quadrangle. This 2011 survey illustrates the sparse settlement patterns typical of the region, where wide-open rangeland is punctuated only by occasional section roads and isolated homesteads. The map provides a clear record of the rural infrastructure, including the geometric layout of local roads that serve the ranching operations and maintain connectivity across the valley floor.