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Sandhill Cranes of Nebraska - BOOK OF LINED PAGESISBN 9781091491860
Publication Date: 1/25/2023
Paperback
6 x 9 inches
THIS IS A BOOK OF LINED PAGES - NO TEXT, NO ILLUSTRATIONS
The Sandhills, often written Sand Hills, is a region of mixed-grass prairie on grass-stabilized sand dunes in
north-central Nebraska, covering just over one quarter of the state. The dunes were designated a
National Natural Landmark in 1984.
Small ponds and lakes are common in the Sand Hills, such as this one near Antioch.
The boundaries of the Sandhills are variously defined by different organizations. Depending on the definition,
the region's area can be as small as 19,600 sq mi or as large as 23,600 sq mi.
Dunes in the Sandhills may exceed 330 ft in height. The average elevation of the region
gradually increases from about 1,800 ft in the east to about 3,600 ft in the west.
The Sandhills sit atop the massive Ogallala Aquifer; thus both temporary and permanent shallow lakes are
common in low-lying valleys between… Read More
