2017 Map of Lena

About this map

The high plains of western Nebraska converge at the border of Grant, Arthur, Hooker, and McPherson counties, revealing a landscape defined by seasonal wetlands and isolated valleys. The small settlements of Lena and Calora serve as central points in this remote cattle-ranching country, connected by a network of rural routes including Whitman Rd and Rothwell Rd. The geography is characterized by distinct topographical depressions known locally as valleys, such as Mill Camp Valley, Bassett Valley, and Eleven Valley, many of which harbor vital water sources like Swan Lake and Threemile Lake. These water bodies are essential features in the Sandhills region, where landmarks like Baldy Hill rise above the surrounding terrain. This survey provides a precise view of the early 21st-century property divisions and land use in a region where the vastness of the prairie is punctuated by specific, named family landmarks and vital watering holes.