2011 Map of Mullen NW

About this map

Calf Creek meanders through the central Nebraska ranchlands in this 2011 survey of the Sandhills region. The landscape is characterized by the presence of large cattle operations, most notably the Quarter Circle Bar Ranch in the southeastern quadrant. This corner of Cherry County is defined by its sparse settlement and the hydrological importance of its waterways, including the North Branch Middle Loup River which flows across the southwestern portion of the map. The network of unimproved roads and 4WD tracks suggests a territory where movement is dictated by the natural contours of the hills and the needs of the cattle industry. For the local historian or researcher, this map provides a record of land use and water access in one of the most sparsely populated areas of the American West.