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2014 Map of Camp Hayes Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Camp Hayes Lake serves as a central landmark in this portion of Hayes County, Nebraska, where the high plains landscape is deeply incised by a network of seasonal watercourses. The drainage of Red Willow Cr dominates the eastern half of the map, carving winding paths through the terrain alongside Skunk Cr and Little Blackwood Cr to the south. These waterways dictate the local geography, creating the distinct ridges and valleys characteristic of the region, including the notable Burger Canyon.

Evidence of local water management for agriculture is visible through features like the Lelker Reservoir. The human imprint on this landscape is primarily defined by a rigid section-line road grid, with routes such as Road 737 and Avenue 370 providing access to this sparsely settled ranching and farming country. This survey illustrates the relationship between the natural hydrology of the Great Plains and the systematic organization of rural Nebraska infrastructure.