2011 Map of Purdum NW

About this map

The North Loup River winds through this section of the Nebraska Sandhills, defining the primary geography of a region dominated by large-scale ranching operations. The settlement of Cascade sits near the eastern edge of the map, while family-named holdings such as Pearson Ranch, Melville Ranch, and the Walking Circle Ranch are distributed across the drainage basins. The presence of numerous named ranches, including C E Wise Ranch and May Ranch, illustrates the enduring structure of land ownership and the cattle economy in this part of Cherry County. To the south, Calf Creek meanders past the Losh Ranch and Strunk Ranch, highlighting how water access dictates the placement of homesteads and infrastructure in this semi-arid landscape. This 2011 survey provides a clear view of the rural road network connecting these remote properties.