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2011 Map of Merriman SW

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Merriman SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a winding path through the heart of this Cherry County landscape, a corridor of water that has long dictated the layout of the region's ranching operations. Numerous family-named homesteads and properties are established along its banks and the adjacent plateaus, including Shadbolts Ranch, Moreland Ranch, and Cobb Ranch. The presence of Madison Bridge and Rockford Bridge highlights the critical crossing points required to navigate the river valley in this expansive cattle country.

Away from the river, the interior is marked by the Center Cemetery, providing a focal point for genealogical interest in this rural expanse. The map also traces the route of Leander Creek and the distribution of outlying holdings like Ben Cady Ranch and Iske Ranch. This survey effectively documents the enduring agricultural patterns and land use of the Nebraska Sandhills at the beginning of the second decade of the 21st century.