2017 Map of Kennedy NW

About this map

Samuel R McKelvie National Forest dominates this section of Cherry County, defining a landscape of rolling sandhills and remote grasslands. The southern portion of the sheet is shaped by the reach of the Merritt Reservoir, a significant water body providing a stark contrast to the surrounding arid terrain. Along the northern reaches, the seasonal flow of Steer Cr cuts through the plains, while the interior is navigated via a sparse network of forest roads and trails. Researchers will find the Powderhorn Trl and Powder Finger Trl winding through the sandhills, connecting to the primary artery of 16 F to 97 Rd. The map illustrates the specialized land management within the National Forest, where the absence of traditional townships highlights the preservation of this unique Nebraska ecosystem.