Mari Sandoz Society maps the life and work of famed local author

(Photo by Lisa Hare) New maps produced by the Mari Sandoz Society are modeled after the original “circle tour” maps designed in the 1970s, but with a modern twist. The new Sandoz Country tour map includes all the original locations, plus newer sites such as the High Plains Heritage Center in Chadron. (Copies of the map are available at the Sheridan Country Journal Star office.)
(Photo by Lisa Hare) New maps produced by the Mari Sandoz Society are modeled after the original “circle tour” maps designed in the 1970s, but with a modern twist. The new Sandoz Country tour map includes all the original locations, plus newer sites such as the High Plains Heritage Center in Chadron. (Copies of the map are available at the Sheridan Country Journal Star office.)

By Lisa Hare The vast, rolling landscape of the Nebraska Sandhills is more than just scenery; it is the living backdrop of American literary history. While many recognize the name of Mari Sandoz, one of the state’s most formidable authors, the Mari Sandoz Society is actively working to ensure her legacy is not treated as an historic relic, but as a catalyst for ongoing research, education, and dee…