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2011 Map of Brownlee Flats

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Brownlee Flats
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The North Loup River meanders across the Sandhills of Cherry County, defining a landscape dominated by extensive cattle ranching operations and broad alluvial plains. This 2011 survey documents the persistent settlement pattern of the region, where family-named properties like the Shadbolt Ranch and Box T Ranch anchor the rural geography. The small community of Brownlee serves as the primary hub, situated near the intersection of Seneca Rd and Brownlee Rd.

Distinctive topographical features such as Brownlee Flats and Lee Flats illustrate the level terrain adjacent to the river, while the Wamaduze Valley and Horseshoe Valley provide varied relief. Local hydrology is further marked by the presence of Duck Lake and tributaries including Brush Creek and Pass Creek. The map provides a clear record of land use and property ownership, showing the distribution of ranches like D Hanna Ranch and C Pound Ranch across this expansive section of Nebraska.