2011 Map of Long Valley

About this map

Anderson Valley and Long Valley define the open, ranch-dominated landscape of this corner of Grant County. The map documents a sparsely populated region where large family holdings such as the Boots Ranch, Bob Merrihew Ranch, and Burgess Ranch serve as the primary landmarks. These named properties are connected by a network of rural roads including S Ashby Rd and Soden Ln, reflecting the enduring cattle-ranching heritage of the Nebraska Sandhills. Small aviation outposts like the Merrihew Airport and Merry Airport punctuate the terrain, providing essential infrastructure for the isolated communities and ranching operations. To the south, the map details more specific locales such as Lowes Camp and the transition into Whaley Valley, offering a precise record of land use and family naming conventions in the early twenty-first century.