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1986 Map of Beck Lake
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1986 Map of Beck Lake

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Sandhill lake country in western Nebraska is the defining characteristic of this mid-1980s provisional survey. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of shallow basins and ponds, such as Beck Lake and Hills Lake, which appear as distinct depressions among the dunes. This geography shaped the ranching economy of the region, evident in the presence of the Mule Shoe Bar Ranch located near the southern boundary. The distribution of water sources like Homestead Lake and School Section Lake suggests a reliance on specific land parcels for grazing and livestock management within the expansive Garden County terrain. Researchers of Nebraska ranching history can trace the relationship between these seasonal or permanent water bodies, such as Jordan Lake and Merrill Lake, and the isolated ranching outposts that managed this unique prairie ecosystem during the late twentieth century.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1986
Date Published1986
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.8 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain