1979 Map of Wildcat Mountain

About this map

The rugged topography of the Wildcat Hills dominates this western Nebraska landscape, where the Scotts Bluff and Banner County line divides a terrain defined by steep ridges and dry canyons. Land use in the late 1970s shows a clear contrast between preservation and extraction, as the Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area sits adjacent to the active Henderson Oil Field. This juxtaposition highlights the region's dual identity as both a recreational landmark and an energy-producing zone, with numerous Oil Wells and a Pipeline cutting through the valleys.