2021 Map of Pole Creek Valley

About this map

The Niobrara River winds through the northern portion of this Cherry County landscape, carving a distinct corridor through the Nebraska sandhills. This 2021 topographic survey highlights the vast, open character of Pole Creek Valley, where the land is defined by a complex network of depressions and low rises. To the northeast, the broad expanse of Lavaca Flats represents a significant terrain feature within the ranching country typical of this region. The drainage of Pole Cr serves as the primary hydrological artery for the southern half of the quadrangle, illustrating the natural water management patterns of the high plains before these seasonal or intermittent streams reach larger tributaries. The map provides a precise layout of the Public Land Survey System, including the boundaries of t32n r40w and t31n r39w, which continue to dictate property lines and rural infrastructure in this section of the state.