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2011 Map of Eli SE

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Eli SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Niobrara River winds through the northern portion of this Nebraska landscape, providing a vital water source for the numerous livestock operations scattered across the Sandhills. Ranching is the dominant land use, defined by family-named holdings such as Slocum Ranch, Robertson Ranch, and Heath Ranch. Transportation in this sparsely populated area is focused on river crossings, notably Boiling Spring Bridge and Mogle Bridge, which connect the disparate homesteads and pasturelands.

Further south, the terrain is shaped by the presence of Medicine Creek, which meanders through the southern reaches of the quadrangle. The map documents specialized agricultural sites like the Hog Farm, alongside established names like J Schneider Ranch and the L Schneider Ranch. These labels offer clear evidence of the generational land tenure and ranching economy that continues to characterize this part of Cherry County.