2017 Map of Bean Lake

About this map

Meyer Lakes and Trainor Lake sit at the northern edge of this high plains landscape, part of a dense cluster of natural depressions and wetlands in Garden County. The terrain is defined by its hydrology, featuring a series of named basins such as Alkali Lake, Wilson Lake, and the uniquely named Old Ladys Lake. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring cattle-country character of the Nebraska Sandhills, where a sparse network of county roads like RD 114 and RD 155 connects remote ranching sections. The presence of Ramelli Slough and Upper Tree Claim Lake points to the area's history of land claims and water management in an environment where moisture is the most valuable resource. Further south, the map details more localized water bodies including Smith Lake, Bean Lake, and Perrin Lake.