2017 Map of Lone Tree Ranch

About this map

Lone Tree Ranch anchors this landscape in Dawes County, Nebraska, representing the enduring agricultural character of the High Plains. The terrain is defined by a dense network of intermittent drainages, including Messenger Cr, Fisher Cr, and Peterson Cr, which flow through the dissected uplands. These seasonal watercourses are vital to the ranching economy, supplemented by man-made catchments like Bauer Reservoir and Lone Tree Reservoir. The section-line road system, featuring Lone Tree Rd and several branches of Wayside Rd, illustrates the systematic land division of the American West. The survey highlights the spatial relationship between natural hydrology and rural infrastructure, where every creek and reservoir serves the primary namesake ranching operation.