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2011 Map of Heath Valley

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Heath Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Heath Valley and the surrounding ranchlands of Cherry County define this isolated landscape in the early 21st century. The map reveals a sparse network of established family-named properties, including Gale Ranch, Quailley Ranch, and Krueger Ranch, scattered across the open terrain. Water management is central to life here, evidenced by the presence of School House Lake Reservoir and the Adamson Dam on the eastern edge of the quadrangle.

Hydrological features like Steer Creek, Y Lake, and the larger Twomile Lake suggest a landscape where natural drainage and artificial impoundments are vital for the cattle operations that dominate the region. The map also documents local landmarks such as Trickle Flat and Cutcomb Valley, providing a detailed spatial record for researchers tracing the modern geography of Nebraska's ranching country.