2011 Map of Fairchild Ranch

About this map

Fairchild Ranch anchors this high-plains landscape in Cheyenne County, where the topography is defined by the ephemeral flow of Cedar Creek. This northern Nebraska survey illustrates a geometric grid of rural transit, where section-line routes like Road 123 and Road 62 provide the primary infrastructure for this ranching and agricultural region. Water management is central to the land's utility, marked by structures such as Fairchild Dam and Policky Dam along the drainage basins. The map reveals the stark, organized layout of the western Nebraska panhandle, showing how large-scale landholdings are serviced by a meticulous network of gravel and dirt roads including Road 131 and Road 58. Researchers will find a clear record of land use and water resources in an area where settlement is sparse but deeply integrated with the natural drainages of the prairie.