2014 Map of Wild Mare Lake SW

About this map

Willow Valley occupies a distinctive position in this section of Cherry County, where the high plains are deeply etched by the winding course of the Snake River. This 2014 survey documents a landscape defined by its essential water sources, including the meandering paths of Clifford Cr and Willow Cr. The transportation network is remarkably sparse, centered primarily on Ne-61, which cuts a nearly straight north-south line across the undulating terrain. A critical crossing point is found at Clifford Bridge, providing one of the few established links over the river system. The map reflects the enduring rural character of the Nebraska Sandhills, where settlement patterns are dictated by the natural drainage of the creeks and the primary state highway.