2017 Map of Bean Soup Lake

About this map

Bean Soup Lake and Mechoglan Lake anchor this 2017 study of the Nebraska Sandhills, located along the border of Grant and Arthur Counties. The landscape is defined by the unique topography of Winslow Valley and numerous ephemeral wetlands scattered throughout the dunes. This area remains largely open rangeland, characterized by a sparse network of ranch roads and tracks such as Kramer Rd, Triangle Rd, and Dykes Camp Rd. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns and interior basins typical of this region, where water bodies like Threemile Lake sit at the low points of the rolling hills. Traces of human activity are minimal, represented primarily by named routes like Ellingrod Dr and N Lute Dr, which provide access across the vast stretches of public and private grazing land.