2011 Map of Clinton NW

About this map

Mission Ranch sits near the southern border of this landscape, where the high plains of the Nebraska-South Dakota border transition into a network of seasonal drainages. The area is defined by the headwaters of South Prong Wolf Creek and Patton Creek, which carve subtle valleys across the terrain. Two prominent elevations, Rattlesnake Peak and Mount Maria, provide orientation for those navigating the open range. Water management is a critical feature of this ranching country, evidenced by Otte Dam and the accompanying Otte Reservoir in the eastern section. The primary thoroughfare, Larabee Rd, follows the course of Larrabee Creek, illustrating how early transportation routes in this part of the Great Plains were dictated by the proximity to water and the natural contours of the land.