2011 Map of Coleman Lake

About this map

Newton Ranch and Starr Ranch anchor this landscape in Cherry County, Nebraska, representing the established cattle-ranching tradition of the Sandhills. The terrain is defined by a series of shallow basins and isolated water bodies, such as Flowing Well Lake and Carpenter Lake, which are essential for livestock in this semi-arid environment. The presence of Prairie Dog Flats illustrates the natural prairie ecology that coexists with the ranching operations. In the southern portion of the quadrangle, Prentice Ranch sits near a network of local roads that provide the only connectivity through this sparsely populated territory. The distribution of Coleman Lake and Little Coleman Lake further demonstrates the characteristic hydrologic pattern of the region, where internal drainage and localized wetlands serve as vital points of interest for land management and local history.