2011 Map of Gables NW

About this map

Big Cedar Creek and its tributaries carve a quiet, meandering path through this Nebraska Sandhills landscape. The map emphasizes the subtle hydrology of the region, where Little Cedar Creek joins the larger drainage system amidst a sparsely populated terrain. This 2011 survey focuses on the natural watercourses and the network of section lines and unpaved ranch roads that define the rural character of northern Garfield County. The drainage patterns shown here reflect the seasonal flow typical of the Great Plains, illustrating how Cedar Creek and its branches serve as the primary landmarks in an area dominated by open pasture and cattle ranching operations.