2021 Map of Story NE

About this map

Oglala National Grassland dominates this section of Sioux County, where the high plains are shaped by a complex system of livestock reservoirs and ephemeral drainages. The landscape is characterized by a network of water management features, including the multiple Mader Reservoir Number 1, Mader Reservoir Number 2, and Mader Reservoir Number 3 sites, as well as the Merlin Mader Reservoir Number 1. These cattle ponds and reservoirs are tied to the local ranching economy, situated along drainages like Antelope Cr and Indian Cr. Travel through this open range is guided by a few primary routes such as Edgemont Rd and Montrose Rd, which connect the scattered water resources and grazing lands. The map also captures the headwaters of Squaw Cr and Hat Cr, illustrating the hydrological patterns of the Nebraska Panhandle.