2011 Map of Flats

About this map

Flats and its surrounding ranchlands represent the quintessential Sandhills cattle country of western Nebraska. This high-plains landscape is defined by its widely dispersed homesteads and namesake water features, such as Diamond Bar Lake and Schick Lake. The dominance of named family properties, including Diamond Bar Ranch, McNutt Ranch, and Schnick Ranch, highlights the generational legacy of the region's agricultural industry. State Highway 92 cuts a solitary path through the terrain, connecting these remote operations. Local history and genealogy are anchored in these specific ranch names like Crouse Ranch and Den Ranch, which denote the primary settlements and landmarks in this part of McPherson County. Transportation routes like Diamond Bar Rd and Soddy Rd provide the essential infrastructure linking the isolated valleys and hillsides.