2014 Map of Fairchild Ranch

About this map

Fairchild Ranch sits at the northern edge of this high plains landscape, situated near the headwaters of Cedar Creek. The terrain is defined by a series of north-south drainage patterns and seasonal watercourses, most notably captured by the Fairchild Reservoir. This 2014 survey documents the agricultural and ranching infrastructure along the border of Morrill Co and Cheyenne Co, where a rigid grid of section roads like Road 62 and Road 123 segments the open country. The map illustrates the specialized water management essential for ranching in Western Nebraska, showing the relationship between small reservoirs and the natural creek beds that cross this expansive territory.