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1986 Map of Deer Lake

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Deer Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Crescent Lake National Wildlife Refuge dominates this section of the Nebraska Sandhills, preserved as a vast wetland complex within the high plains. The landscape is characterized by numerous alkaline and freshwater basins, including the namesake Deer Lake, along with Crane Lake, Christ Lake, and Swede Lake. These water bodies are nestled among rolling dunes and named depressions like Meeker Valley and Red Kate Valley, illustrating the unique topography of Garden County.

Surface drainage is minimal in this porous environment, though Blue Creek meanders through the southwestern portion of the sheet. Factual landmarks such as Old Lady Beam Hill provide distinct elevation points amidst the repetitive dune patterns. This 1980s-era provisional survey captures the area primarily as a managed natural habitat, showing the intricate Refuge Boundary and the scattered lake system that supports the region's migratory bird populations.