2021 Map of Lone Tree Ranch

About this map

Bauer Reservoir serves as a central landmark within this expansive reach of the Nebraska panhandle, where the high plains landscape is defined by a dendritic network of seasonal drainages. This recent survey captures the ranching character of Dawes County, anchored by the namesake Lone Tree Cr which flows eastward toward the Messenger Cr and Peterson Cr systems. The map illustrates a strictly utilitarian transportation network, where unpaved thoroughfares such as Lone Tree Rd and Wayside Rd provide access through the complex topography of the Cheyenne Tableland. These roads often trace the higher ground between creek beds like Fisher Cr and Middle Cr, revealing how the modern grazing economy continues to operate within the constraints of the region's natural hydrology and section-line boundaries.