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2014 Map of Burwell NW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Calamus Reservoir anchors the southwestern corner of this landscape, reflecting a modern hydrology that contrasts with the traditional Nebraska Sandhills terrain found further north. The map documents a sparsely settled region defined by its water features, including Nichol Lake and the seasonally fluctuating waters of Bald Lake. These localized depressions and basins, such as Garska Meadow, indicate a landscape where groundwater and surface drainage patterns dictate land use and livestock grazing potential.

Transportation is dominated by a grid of rural routes like Dry Creek Ave and 467th Ave, which trace the section lines across the Loup and Garfield county line. The persistence of Dry Cr as a primary drainage channel emphasizes the importance of even intermittent water sources in this environment. This 2014 survey captures the intersection of managed reservoir systems and the natural, rolling topography of the north-central plains.