2011 Map of Jensen Lake

About this map

The vast cattle-ranching country of Arthur County, Nebraska, is defined by its wide-reaching family holdings and the distinct geography of the Sandhills. At the center of this landscape lies Jensen Lake, a notable water feature surrounded by numerous named ranch properties including Jensen Ranch and the Beekins Ranch. The map reveals a settlement pattern based on large land parcels, where primitive roads like Rothwell Rd and Dancer Rd connect remote homesteads across topographic depressions such as Voss Valley and Silliasen Valley. Local genealogists and historians will find value in the specific identification of individual operations, including the Stotts Ranch to the north and the W Cross Ranch in the south, illustrating the enduring legacy of high plains agriculture in the early 21st century.