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2011 Map of Kilgore SE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The confluence of the Snake River and the Niobrara River dominates this section of the Nebraska Sandhills, where deep canyons and high flats define the remote ranching landscape. Evidence of the area's pioneer heritage is visible in the naming of German Settlement Rd, which cuts through the northwestern portion of the map. This 2011 survey documents the continued footprint of traditional western land use, showing established property holdings like the Schlueter Ranch, Dittmer Ranch, and Bush Ranch.

Topographical landmarks such as Church Flat and Cox Canyon provide a glimpse into the natural navigation points used by residents in a region largely defined by its water sources. To the west, Cow Lake sits as a notable local water body, while the lower reaches of the map show the southern movement of the Snake River as it joins the larger Niobrara system. This map captures a specific moment in the rural development of Cherry County, marking both the natural geological features and the persistent ranching operations that have shaped the local identity.