2014 Map of Carson Lake

About this map

Garska Meadow and the surrounding Nebraska Sandhills terrain dominate this landscape where four counties—Rock, Holt, Loup, and Garfield—meet. This 2014 survey captures a sparsely settled portion of the state where the economy is driven by ranching and the natural hydrology of the plains. The northern section is defined by the winding course of Big Cedar Cr, while the eastern portion features the namesake Carson Lake. A grid of section-line roads, including 846th Rd and 465th Ave, provides the primary access through this remote area. The map illustrates how legal boundaries and section lines dictate the human footprint upon the intricate, undulating topography of the region's meadows and water bodies.