2017 Map of Pierson Ranch

About this map

Pierson Ranch stands as the primary landmark in this ranchland region on the border of McPherson and Lincoln counties. The landscape is defined by the winding course of the N Fork Birdwood Cr, which cuts through the undulating sandhills of western Nebraska. Settlement is sparse, represented by a grid of township lines including t17n r33w and t16n r33w, reflecting the vast agricultural and pastoral nature of the Sandhills. Transport through this remote country is limited to a few arterial paths like N Birdwood Rd and Griffith Rd, which follow the natural contours of the drainage basin. This survey provides a precise look at the rural boundary between McPherson and Lincoln counties, showing how water resources and section lines dictated the layout of private holdings in the early twenty-first century.