2021 Map of Goose Lake NE

About this map

Valley View Cem stands as a quiet focal point in this section of Holt County, situated south of the braided channels of the South Fork Elkhorn River. The landscape is defined by the gentle drainage patterns of the S Fork Elkhorn River in the north and Cache Cr to the south, reflecting the agrarian character of this Nebraska plains region. A systematic grid of section roads, such as Country Road 2260 and 852nd Rd, provides access across the township lines of t26n r11w and t25n r11w. This 2021 survey illustrates a sparse settlement pattern common in the Sandhills transition zone, where land use is dictated by the availability of water from seasonal drainages like Dry Cr. The continuity of small family cemeteries and the preservation of section line routes offer researchers clear markers of the long-standing agricultural boundaries established generations ago.