2011 Map of Mayhew Lake

About this map

Yaryan Ranch and Bufinch Ranch anchor this landscape of the Nebraska Sandhills, where large-scale cattle ranching defines the settlement pattern. In the early 21st century, the area remains dominated by open terrain and hydrology, with Big Creek winding across the northern half of the quadrangle. The map reveals the distinctive geography of Cherry County through features like Marsh Flat, located adjacent to the waters of Marsh Lake. These labels, alongside others like Starr Camp and Poole Flat, highlight the isolation and specialized land use in a region where named landmarks are often tied to specific ranching operations or localized topographic shifts.