2017 Map of Bucktail

About this map

Bucktail serves as the focal point of this Nebraska Sandhills landscape, situated at a junction of rural routes along the boundary of Arthur and McPherson Counties. The terrain is defined by a series of depressions and lowlands, most notably Sunnyside Valley, Center Valley, and Loyd Valley. This 2017 survey illustrates a sparsely populated ranching region where names like Mell Valley and Eaton Lake denote the few permanent landmarks in an expanse of undulating dunes. The network of local connectors, including Three Mile Rd and Bucktail Rd, follows the natural contours of the land rather than a strict grid, reflecting the adaptations required by the area's geography. A small pocket of surface water at Eaton Lake provides a rare hydrologic feature in this semi-arid environment, anchoring the northwestern portion of the map.