2021 Map of Pierson Ranch

About this map

N Fork Birdwood Cr carves a path through the high Sandhills of the Nebraska interior, defining the primary drainage for this portion of the rural landscape. The map centers on the namesake Pierson Ranch, a significant landmark in a region characterized by expansive rangeland and the complex topography of stabilized dunes. Straddling the boundary between McPherson Co and Lincoln Co, the area is sparsely settled, with transportation limited to routes like Griffith Rd and N Birdwood Rd. This survey documents the environmental character of the central flyway region, showing the intricate network of depressions and ridges that shape local cattle ranching operations and water management in the early twenty-first century.