2014 Map of Abbott Ranch

About this map

Abbott Ranch and the surrounding ranchlands of the Nebraska Sandhills are captured in this 2014 survey along the boundary of Holt and Garfield counties. The landscape is defined by the drainage of Big Cedar Cr and Little Cedar Cr, which wind through a complex topography of sand dunes and meadows typical of this region. The map documents the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, centered on local routes such as Carson Rd and Cedar River Rd. South of the main ranch, the terrain levels out into Beat Flats, showing the transition from shifting dune formations to more stable plateau areas. State Highway Ne-11 serves as the primary north-south artery through this sparsely settled cattle country, providing a clear record of land use and transport patterns in the modern era.