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2021 Map of Duck Lake

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Duck Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Duck Lake sits in the northern reaches of this Nebraska Sandhills landscape, a region defined by its distinct undulating topography and subtle watercourses. The drainage patterns are anchored by Calf Cr and its associated Calf Creek Valley, which winds through the southern portion of the quadrangle. In a landscape where surface water is a vital resource, these small creeks and the named Pass Cr in the northwest corner provide key geographic orientation within the extensive sand dune formations of Cherry County.

Transportation is minimal, with Seneca Rd providing one of the few named access routes across the northern terrain. The layout of section lines and township boundaries, including t26n r29w and t25n r29w, reflects the systematic land partitioning of the American West. This survey offers a contemporary look at a sparsely populated ranching environment where the natural contours of the valley floors remain the primary influence on movement and land use.