2011 Map of Bean Lake

About this map

Isolated ranchsteads and a dense network of seasonal wetlands define this section of the Nebraska Sandhills. Local land use is centered around family-named operations including the M Peterson Ranch, Eldred Ranch, and Avery Ranch. The landscape is dominated by numerous small bodies of water and depressions, such as Alkali Lake, Bean Lake, and the winding Ramelli Slough. These features indicate the region's characteristic hydrology, where the high water table creates a patchwork of lakes including Meyer Lakes and Old Ladys Lake. Transportation is limited to a few established routes like Alliance Refuge Rd and Road 155, which connect these remote agricultural outposts across the undulating terrain.