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2014 Map of Bristol Lake

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Bristol Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Cherry County sandhills of Nebraska are defined by a sequence of parallel depressions and shallow water bodies in this 2014 topographic study. Waupan Valley, Ideal Valley, and Survey Valley stretch across the northern portion of the landscape, creating a distinct east-west orientation of the terrain. These valleys are separated by complex dune formations typical of the region, where elevation changes are subtle but constant.

Water is a central feature of this interior landscape, with several named lakes providing landmarks across the quadrangle. Bristol Lake and Church Lake sit toward the eastern boundary, while Indian Lake and Preston Lake occupy the southwestern and southern reaches. Transportation is limited to a few specific corridors, most notably Survey Valley Rd and the aptly named Trail Rd, which navigates the undulating contours of the plains.