2011 Map of Brewster SW

About this map

The Middle Loup River winds through the heart of Blaine County, defining the rural landscape of this central Nebraska region. In the early 21st century, the terrain remains characterized by the broad drainage of Edith Valley and the sparse network of gravel roads that cross the prairie. A notable landmark for local history is Loughran Bridge, which provides a crossing over the river near the location of School Number 21, a remaining marker of the district's educational layout. To the south, the map tracks the path of Rifle Creek, showing a landscape largely dedicated to open range and traditional Nebraska ranchland. The layout of Middle Loup River Rd and various county routes, such as Co RD 4, illustrates the enduring reliance on these corridors for connecting the isolated homesteads and valleys of the Sandhills region.