2011 Map of Chain Lake

About this map

Big Cedar Creek meanders through this portion of Nebraska, defining a landscape dominated by its hydrologic network. The region is characterized by several distinct water bodies, including the elongated Chain Lake and the isolated Willow Lake in the northwest. This 2011 survey captures the area's geography as it was managed by the U.S. Geological Survey and the Department of the Interior. The sparse placement of structures and the presence of names like Sunfish Lake, Rush Lake, and Clark Lake suggest a rural, agrarian environment where water sources serve as primary geographic anchors. The map reflects a modern period of topographic record-keeping, utilizing data from the National Hydrography Dataset and NAIP imagery to provide a precise account of the creek's path and the surrounding lakeshore boundaries.