2011 Map of Bucktail Lake

About this map

Bucktail Lake sits at the northern edge of this high plains landscape, anchoring a sparsely populated ranching region in Nebraska. The terrain is defined by its agricultural utility and water access, with the drainage of West Birdwood Creek cutting through the southeast corner. Local activity is centered around established holdings such as Bucktail Ranch, Green Valley Ranch, and Lawler Ranch, which serve as the primary landmarks in an area otherwise marked by section lines and vast tracts of open land. Transportation is restricted to a handful of primary thoroughfares including Bucktail Rd and Road E T N, reflecting the isolation and functional land-use patterns of the early 21st-century Sandhills.