2014 Map of Dunning SW

About this map

Nebraska National Forest land dominates the northwestern portion of this quadrangle, transitioning into the characteristic sandhills topography of Blaine County. The hydrology is defined by the east-flowing Middle Loup River in the north and the Dismal River further south, both of which are fed by smaller tributaries like Wild Horse Cr. These waterways historically dictated the movement of early settlers and ranchers through this sparsely populated region. Human infrastructure is concentrated along the river valleys, where Ne-2 and Jewett Ave parallel the Middle Loup. Local travel through the more isolated southern sections is facilitated by routes such as Dismal River Rd, providing access to the expansive grazing lands and forest preserves that define the Nebraska interior.