2021 Map of Chesterfield Flats

About this map

Samuel R McKelvie National Forest dominates the northern reaches of this Cherry County landscape, where the meandering Snake River cuts through the Nebraska sandhills. The area is defined by its dramatic drainage systems and valleys, including Tombstone Valley to the north and Big Dry Valley in the southwest. A sense of the region's isolated settlement pattern is found at Chesterfield Flats, while the presence of Shelbourn Bridge indicates a critical crossing point over the river's winding course. Parallel watercourses like Boardman Cr and Gordon Cr define the central and southern sections, illustrating the hydrologic character of the Great Plains. The map provides a contemporary look at these public lands and the intermittent streams, such as Dry Cr, that shape the local topography.