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Land and Prospects in Cheyenne County Nebraska
Cheyenne County borders Keith Colorado and unorganized territory to the south, Wyoming to the west, Sioux County to the north. it covers 7,210 square miles. The land is mostly level prairie with elevations from 4000 to 6000 feet and soil of clay and sandy loam. Lodge Pole valley soils are sandy but productive. North Platte River and tributaries cross the county, with wells and springs scattered. timber is present along rivers and creeks. The Bay State Cattle Company and other ranches own thousands of cattle and employ hundreds in summer. winter feeding and mixed farming are urged for growth. Sidney, the county seat, grew around 1867 with a railroad spur, a barracks post, churches, schools, and growing commerce. Antelopeville, Potter, Chappell, Big Springs, and other sidings emerge as future towns. Embryo towns may arise as rail expansion continues. The 1881 property value stood at 1.7 million, driven by railroad property and cattle. population around 2,000 with expectation to double soon. Six existing school districts and four new ones planned. Sidney’s ten-month school supports three teachers with rising grade levels.