2017 Map of Stuart NE

About this map

Wilson Ranch sits at the heart of this Holt County landscape, positioned near the confluence of several vital water sources in the Nebraska sandhills. The drainage patterns of Beaver Cr and Big Sandy Cr define the local topography, creating a network of riparian corridors through the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. Smaller tributaries like Springs Cr and Conway Br contribute to the intricate hydrology of the region. The map reveals a strictly organized rural infrastructure, where the section-line roads, such as 887th Rd and 472nd Ave, provide the primary framework for land access. This 2017 survey reflects a contemporary view of traditional ranching geography, showing how modern numbered routes have replaced or formalized older prairie trails while maintaining the original settlement layout centered on ranching operations.