2011 Map of Bethel Cemetery

About this map

Bethel Cemetery sits at the heart of this Cheyenne County landscape, a marker of the enduring agricultural community in western Nebraska. This 2011 survey illustrates a highly organized grid of rural roads, including Co Rd 52 and Co Rd 71, which define the section lines across the high plains. The terrain is shaped by numerous ephemeral drainage patterns that feed toward Brothers Dam, suggesting the critical importance of water management in this prairie environment. While the area is largely characterized by open farmland, the presence of these named landmarks provides a specific point of reference for genealogists and local historians interested in the family histories of the Panhandle region. The map serves as a record of the rural infrastructure as it existed in the early 21st century, from the local highway system to the small-scale water engineering required for the local economy.