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2014 Map of Duck Lake NE

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Duck Lake NE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The rolling sandhills of Cherry County dominate this 2014 survey, highlighting a landscape defined by dramatic topographical relief and natural drainage patterns. The path of Calf Cr winds through the central portion of the quadrangle, carving out the prominent Calf Creek Valley as it moves eastward. This terrain is characteristic of the Nebraska Sandhills, where stabilization of dunes is essential for the region's ranching economy.

Human presence is primarily represented by the vertical corridor of Us-83, which serves as the primary north-south artery through this sparse landscape. The map provides a clear record of the intersection between modern transportation infrastructure and the natural contours of the High Plains, useful for understanding how topography continues to dictate travel and land use in one of the most sparsely populated areas of the United States.