2011 Map of Wild Mare Lake SW

About this map

The Snake River winds across this section of the Nebraska Sandhills, serving as the primary drainage for a landscape defined by ranching and water rights. In this 2011 survey, the remote nature of Cherry County is evident through the sparse network of roads and the isolation of family-named landmarks like the Walt Kime Ranch and Minor Ranch. These sites, along with Minor Camp to the north, reflect the enduring grazing economy of the region. The confluence of Clifford Creek and Willow Creek creates the small valley environment for Willow Valley, while Clifford Bridge provides a essential crossing point over the river’s meandering path. The map provides a detailed view of the water-dependent settlement patterns in a high-plains environment where creeks and river bends determine the location of homesteads and camps.