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Explore Nebraska’s Sand Hill Region and how its wind-formed landscapes shape farming, water, and wildlife.
This concise guide describes the sandy dunes, shallow basins, and sparse surface drainage that define central and western Nebraska. Learn how wind and drought have carved rolling dunes, created dry valleys, and influenced where people live and work.
The region covers about 20,000 square miles and features dunes rarely taller than 100 feet. Basins between the dunes hold seasonal water, while many valleys lack steady streams. Ground water lies close to the surface in places and feeds lakes and ponds that shift with rainfall. The soils are mostly dune sands with scattered fertile basins, making some dry valleys suitable for farming, even where rainfall is light.What you’ll find in this section:
- How dunes form and travel, and the role of wind in shaping the landscape
- How ground water, water tables, and lakes interact with drought and rainfall
- The kinds of grasses and plants that thrive in dunes and basins
- The challenges of drift, overgrazing, fires, and how vegetation helps protect the soil
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive overview of the geography of Nebraska, encompassing the state's structure, weather, climate, water, principal drainage basins, major regions, and the history of its settlement and development. The author's unique perspective comes from personal experience working on the Nebraska Geological Survey, Nebraska Soil Survey, and for the United States Geological Survey. This book provides a detailed look into Nebraska's natural resources, including its fertile loess region, sand hills, and high plains. It also examines the impact of human activity on the state's environment and the importance of conservation and reclamation efforts. Through this in-depth exploration, the author highlights the significance of Nebraska's geographic features in shaping its history, economy, and culture, making this book an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the Cornhusker State. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330067239_0
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