2017 Map of Crescent Lake

About this map

Crescent Lake dominates this portion of the Nebraska Sandhills, serving as the namesake for a landscape defined by its high-plains wetlands. The intricate shoreline of Island Lake and the sheltered Mallard Arm of the primary lake illustrate the complex hydrology of this Garden County region. The terrain is marked by distinctive elevations like Old Lady Beam Hill, which rises above the surrounding basin. This 2017 survey reveals an environment where water and wind-shaped landforms dictate the character of the country, with smaller bodies such as Hackberry Lake, Blue Lake, and Swan Lake scattered across the township lines. Remote tracks like RD 181 provide the primary access through this sparsely populated territory, while drainage features like Jones Run and Blue Cr connect the disparate basins.