2011 Map of Arabia SW

About this map

Rolling Stone Ranch and Red Deer Ranch anchor the high plains of Cherry County in this survey of the Nebraska Sandhills. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrography, where the winding North Fork Plum Creek and ephemeral Dry Creek navigate the undulating terrain. Significant wetlands and lacustrine features dominate the southern half of the quadrangle, notably the expansive South Marsh Lake, North Marsh Lake, and Red Deer Lake. This 2011 map reflects a region of sparse settlement where the spatial orientation of large cattle ranches remains the primary human footprint. The isolation of these water sources underscores the traditional reliance on natural hydrology for ranching in one of the most remote sections of the American West.