2011 Map of Story NE

About this map

Large cattle ranching operations such as Wasserburger Ranch, Henry Ranch, and Miller Ranch anchor this corner of Sioux County, Nebraska. The landscape is defined by an extensive network of water management features, including the Jordan Reservoir, Merlin Mader Reservoir Number 1, and several Henry Reservoirs. These artificial catchments, supported by dams like Lower Jordan Dam, underscore the importance of water storage for livestock and agriculture in this arid region. The drainage system is naturally carved by several intermittent watercourses, including Indian Creek, Antelope Creek, and Squaw Creek, which cross the terrain toward Hat Creek in the east. Local transportation is facilitated by thoroughfares like Montrose Rd and Pants Butte Rd, which connect the isolated ranching outposts across the high plains of the Nebraska Panhandle.