2011 Map of Brewster SE

About this map

The Middle Loup River meanders across this portion of Blaine County, serving as the primary geographical anchor for a landscape defined by ranching and irrigation. In the southeast, the McMillan Ranch Airport and the nearby McMillen Ranch illustrate the logistical needs of large-scale cattle operations in central Nebraska. Water management is a critical theme of this terrain, evidenced by the Rankin Ditch, which follows the river's northern bank to redirect flow for agricultural use. Small drainage systems like Rifle Creek feed into the river valley, while established homesteads such as Fowler Ranch and Hazen Ranch mark the sparse but significant human presence. Transport is limited to section-line routes like Co Rd-5 and W Milburn Rd, which connect these remote ranches to the wider county network.