2011 Map of Crescent Lake

About this map

Crescent Lake and its surrounding wetlands dominate this Garden County landscape, illustrating a complex hydrologic network in Nebraska's Sandhills. This 2011 survey details a region defined by numerous large water bodies, including Island Lake, Blue Lake, and Hackberry Lake, which are interconnected by drainages like Jones Run and Blue Creek. The presence of the Crescent Lake Dam indicates water management efforts in this lacustrine environment, while landmarks such as Old Lady Beam Hill provide distinct topographic relief against the low-lying basin. The map records the local infrastructure of the era, centered on Road 181 and the isolated settlement at Eldred Camp, offering a precise view of the region's geography before more recent shifts in climate and land use impacted these fragile Nebraska water systems.