2021 Map of Black Lake

About this map

Mohall Lake and Wood Lake anchor this topographic survey of the Nebraska Sandhills in Garden County. The landscape is defined by a dense concentration of small, high-altitude water bodies including Wild Horse Lake, Adams Lake, and Ross Lake, which represent the unique hydrology of this prairie region. The area remains sparsely populated, with the human footprint limited to a grid of rural routes such as Lakeside Rd and Rd 128 that navigate between the numerous basins. This 2021 record captures the contemporary state of these vital western wetlands, illustrating the delicate balance of water and land in a remote section of the Great Plains. The map's contour lines reveal the undulating, wind-formed terrain that characterizes this part of Nebraska, providing an essential resource for understanding the local environment.