2011 Map of Rackett

About this map

Rackett serves as the central point in this sparsely populated stretch of Garden County, Nebraska. The landscape is defined by wide depressions and natural drainage basins, including the expansive Phillips Flats and Adams Flats, which are interspersed with several valleys such as Upper Jones Valley, Bennett Valley, and Gate Valley. Large landholdings like Jensen Ranch and Grace Ranch suggest a ranching economy where the terrain dictates the layout of the sparse road network, which includes Rackett Rd and several numbered routes. In the east, Ward Lake and Wymore Valley mark the topographical shifts in this remote Sandhills region. The map captures the quiet character of the western Nebraska plains, where the names of valleys and flats often reflect the families who settled and worked this cattle country.