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2011 Map of Wolford Valley

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Wolford Valley
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Wolford Valley and Big Hill Valley define the sparse ranching landscape of Cherry County in this 2011 topographic study. The geography is dominated by large cattle operations and isolated alkaline lakes characteristic of the Nebraska Sandhills. Named holdings like the Spade Ranch, Neilson Ranch, and both the P Strasburger Ranch and E Strasburger Ranch indicate the enduring legacy of family ranching in the region.

Surface water is a defining feature of the terrain, with several uniquely named bodies of water including Bean Soup Lake, Big Dad Lake, and Home Lake. Transportation is limited to functional ranch roads such as Spade Ranch Rd and King Ranch Rd, illustrating the vast distances and remote nature of these agricultural homesteads. The lack of traditional town centers highlights the specialized, low-density land use of the Nebraska interior during this era.