2014 Map of Wolford Valley

About this map

Wolford Valley and the surrounding Nebraska Sandhills are defined by a scattered network of ephemeral lakes and wide depressions. This 2014 survey captures a landscape of low relief where water bodies like Hebbert Lake, Short Lake, and Home Lake punctuate the arid terrain. The map documents the boundary between Sheridan and Cherry counties, an area primarily utilized for ranching as evidenced by the presence of Spade Ranch Rd. Other prominent basins include Big Hill Valley and Survey Valley, while interestingly named water features such as Bean Soup Lake and Big Dad Lake highlight the local nomenclature of this ranching country. Transportation is limited to rugged tracks like 277th Trl and 330th Trl, reflecting the sparse settlement of this high-plains environment.