2011 Map of Duck Lake SW

About this map

The Middle Loup River winds through the southwestern corner of this landscape in the Nebraska Sandhills. This 2011 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the spare, rural character of the region, where a network of local roads and 4WD tracks provides the primary access across the terrain. The presence of the river serves as the most prominent geographic marker in an area otherwise defined by its quiet, open spaces. Unlike more developed regions, the map highlights the essential relationship between the sparse road network and the natural watercourse that shapes this part of Cherry County.