1990 Map of Wild Mare Lake SW

About this map

The Snake River carves a distinct horizontal path across this 1990 Cherry County landscape, serving as the primary geographical anchor for a region defined by its sprawling ranching operations. Significant family-owned properties such as the Walt Kime Ranch and Minor Ranch are documented, illustrating the decentralized settlement pattern characteristic of the Nebraska sandhills. The confluence of drainage systems is evident where Clifford Creek meets the river, while further south, Willow Creek flows through the broad depressions of Willow Valley and Tennessee Valley. A singular crossing point, the Clifford Bridge, provides a critical infrastructure link over the river. This provisional survey captures the isolated outposts of the high plains, including the remote Minor Camp, during an era when the local economy remained tethered to vast grazing lands and seasonal watercourses.