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2021 Map of Bean Lake

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Bean Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Bean Lake and a complex network of ephemeral and semi-permanent water bodies characterize this section of the Nebraska Sandhills. The landscape is defined by its hydrography, featuring numerous basins such as Alkali Lake, Wilson Lake, and the uniquely named Old Ladys Lake. These natural features are interspersed between low dunes and depressions, reflecting the fragile hydrological balance of the region.

Human presence is marked primarily by a grid of rural routes, including RD 155 and RD 108, which navigate around the wetland complexes. Local history is etched into the landscape through features like Ramelli Slough, Upper Tree Claim Lake, and Charleys Lake, suggesting early settlement and land use patterns tied to water access. The lack of concentrated development highlights the area's continued use for ranching and conservation in Garden County.