2014 Map of Curry Lake

About this map

Curry Lake and the surrounding pocket valleys of the Nebraska Sandhills define this landscape along the border of Garden and Grant counties. The terrain is characterized by a series of northwest-to-southeast trending depressions, including Anderson Valley and Julian Valley, which reveal a complex system of internal drainage and seasonal water catchments. These low-lying areas often bear the names of early settler families or local usage, such as French Valley and Leech Valley. The sparse road network, consisting of routes like S Ashby Rd and Road 209, highlights the isolation of this ranching country. The presence of features like Double Supply Valley suggests the critical importance of water resources and hay production in this semi-arid environment, where geography and survival have always been closely linked.