Nelson Ranch and Forney Ranch anchor this landscape in Sheridan County, Nebraska, representing the established cattle-ranching operations of the western Sandhills. The terrain is characterized by a network of local roads and 4WD tracks that navigate the natural drainages of Deer Creek and the localized depression of Spring Lake. A notable functional feature is the Forney Ranch Landing Strip, a vital infrastructure point for remote ranching accessibility in this part of the state. This 2011 survey captures the spatial distribution of these family-named landholdings and the sparse water resources that dictate the movement of people and livestock in a region defined by its expansive rangeland.
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1948 · Twin Lakes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1948 · Spade Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Twin Lakes
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1950 · Spade Ranch
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1955 · Alliance
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Alliance
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Alliance
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1966 · Rushville SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Rushville 4 SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1969 · Rushville SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000