2011 Map of Meadville NW

About this map

Heerten Cemetery stands as a quiet focal point in this sparsely settled landscape of north-central Nebraska. The area is defined by wide-open grazing land and ranching operations, including the Schroeder Ranch to the north and Weston Ranch located near the center of the survey. The primary drainage system of Cottonwood Creek meanders through the eastern portion of the terrain, providing a natural water source for the surrounding livestock operations. Road infrastructure is limited to long-distance routes like Turkey Creek Rd and 2000 Rd E, reflecting the isolated nature of these Keya Paha County ranchlands. This document records a snapshot of early 21st-century rural life where geography is measured in miles between homesteads rather than by dense town centers.