2011 Map of Hamlet

About this map

Hamlet sits at the confluence of the high plains and the winding valleys of Southwest Nebraska, where the waters of Stinking Water Creek and Frenchman Creek meet. This 2011 survey captures the village and its surrounding agricultural landscape in Hayes County, anchored by local institutions like the Hamlet Post Office and the Meadow Lawn Cemetery. The map documents the rural infrastructure of the early 21st century, from the primary thoroughfare of Old US Hwy 6 to the specialized Malone M-bar Ranch Airport. The topography is defined by the incision of Corral Canyon into the surrounding tableland, illustrating the drainage patterns that have dictated settlement and ranching boundaries for generations. Researchers can trace the modern road network, including Hamlet Rd and Dr 357, as they navigate the section lines of this sparsely populated ranching country.