2017 Map of Purdum NW

About this map

The North Loup River meanders across this Cherry County landscape, defining the character of the Nebraska Sandhills as they appeared in 2017. The small settlement of Cascade sits along the river's path, serving as a localized point of human activity within an area otherwise dominated by large-scale ranching and land divisions. Flowing nearly parallel to the main river, Calf Cr threads through the southern portion of the quadrangle, illustrating the complex hydrography of the region's interdunal valleys. The primary thoroughfare, W North Loup Rd, follows the river valley, providing the essential link for the few structures and ranch properties scattered across the township lines of T26N and T25N. This survey documents the persistent rural patterns of northern Nebraska, where water sources and topographic contours dictate the placement of roads and homesteads.