2011 Map of Singleton Ranch

About this map

Lawrence Fork meanders through the arid tablelands of Cheyenne County, defining the primary drainage pattern of this high plains landscape. At the heart of this ranching country is the Singleton Ranch, situated near the southern banks of the fork. The presence of Singleton Dam Number 1 indicates the vital importance of water management for agriculture and livestock in this environment, where seasonal runoff is captured within the deeper recesses of Rocky Hollow. A network of section-line roads, including Co Rd 18 and Co Rd 54, crisscrosses the terrain, tracing the rectilinear pattern of land division that has shaped western Nebraska since the homesteading era. This survey provides a clear view of how large-scale ranching operations utilize natural landforms and water systems to maintain productivity in a region characterized by wide-open spaces and sparse settlement.