2014 Map of Alkali Lake

About this map

Alkali Lake sits at the heart of this Sandhills landscape, marking a terrain defined by internal drainage and high-desert hydrology. The 2014 survey reveals a cluster of distinct water bodies, including Longfellow Lake, Potter Lake, and the curiously named Dipping Vat Lake, scattered across the undulating dunes. These lakes are the primary landmarks in a region largely devoid of conventional settlements, where the geography is instead defined by broad basins like Diamond Valley, Ballinger Valley, and Round Valley. The network of local routes, such as Bingham Rd and Abbott Rd, traces the path of least resistance through the hills, connecting these disparate water sources. The map provides a precise look at the rural infrastructure of Garden County and Grant County, where the placement of named valleys and isolated lakes reflects the long-standing ranching history of the Nebraska Panhandle.