2021 Map of Purdum NW

About this map

The North Loup River winds through the sandhills of northern Nebraska, carving a distinct valley through the Nebraska Sandhills. This 2021 landscape is defined by its sparse human footprint, centered primarily around the small settlement of Cascade in the eastern portion of the quadrangle. The river’s braided path is accompanied by W North Loup Rd, which provides the primary transit route through this remote section of Cherry County. Further south, the terrain remains largely dominated by the characteristic dune formations and drainage patterns of Calf Cr. The map reveals a ranching landscape where development is concentrated near water sources and along the valley floor, maintaining the traditional land use patterns of the Great Plains.