2014 Map of Ainsworth SW

About this map

Sandridge and the surrounding high plains of Brown County are defined by a complex network of seasonal drainages and local water management. The area is marked by significant topographical relief where the headwaters of Bone Cr and the branching paths of Sand Draw cut through the landscape. This 2014 survey shows the intersection of modern transportation and early settlement history, with Us-20 paralleling the long-distance Cowboy Trl through the center of the map. Genealogists and local historians can find important burial sites including German Cem and Grand Prairie Cem, reflecting the early community structure of this rural region. The presence of the Ainsworth Regional Airport and several private water features like Budde Reservoir and the Snyder Group Reservoir illustrate the ongoing agricultural and logistical importance of this section of the Nebraska Sandhills.