2011 Map of Tarbox Lake

About this map

Miles Ranch stands as a primary point of human interest in this corner of Logan County, characterized by the wide, winding valleys of the Sandhills region. The landscape is defined by the braided path of the South Loup River and its various branches, including the North Fork South Loup River and the N Fork South Loup River. These watercourses carve through the terrain, most notably at Shanklin Bluff, which provides a distinct vertical contrast to the surrounding river bottoms. The presence of Tarbox Lake and numerous smaller, unnamed wetlands indicates a high water table typical of this Nebraska ranching country, where the economy and settlement patterns are dictated by the availability of water and the natural contours of the valley floor.