2014 Map of Powderhorn Valley

About this map

Sam R. McKelvie National Forest dominates this section of the Nebraska Sandhills, where the landscape is defined by vast depressions and seasonal water. The terrain is segmented into distinct drainages including Chamberlain Valley, Powderhorn Valley, and Tombstone Valley, illustrating the unique topography of the Cherry County interior. Small-scale ranching and remote land management are evident through the network of local routes like Powder Horn Ranch Rd and the presence of State Hwy Spur 16F at the western edge. Genealogists and local historians will find the adjacent Lamson Cem and Larson Cem near the southern boundary particularly notable for tracing early settler footprints. Hydrological features such as Steer Cr and the Lord Lakes provide critical water points in this arid environment, showing the natural resources that supported isolated homesteads and forest service operations.