2021 Map of Thedford SW

About this map

Dismal River carves a winding path through the heart of this Thomas County landscape, which is defined by an intricate network of sand hills and depressions. The terrain suggests a rural rangeland environment where the few established routes, such as Peaceful Plains Rd and Paxton Ranch Rd, follow the natural contours of the undulating Nebraska topography. Small, seasonal water bodies dot the valleys between the ridges, illustrating the complex hydrography of the Sandhills region. Settlement is sparse, with mobility provided by local connectors like River Ave and Leroy Ln that navigate the gaps between the high dunes. This survey provides a modern record of land divisions across townships T22N R30W, T22N R29W, T21N R30W, and T21N R29W, reflecting the enduring grid of the Public Land Survey System in an otherwise fluid and shifting geomorphology.