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2014 Map of Ellsworth

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Ellsworth sits along the corridor of Ne-2 and Ne-27 in this high-plains landscape of the Nebraska Sandhills. The area is defined by its vast collection of small, isolated basins and ponds, including Black Lake, Merritt Lake, and Shubert Lake. These water bodies are scattered through the complex dune topography, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding terrain and serving as vital landmarks in the sparsely populated ranching country of Sheridan County.

The map reveals the intersection of transportation and the environment, where established routes like Ne-2 skirt the edges of these natural depressions. To the south, the boundary between Sheridan and Garden counties is marked near Carey Lake and Moore Lake, highlighting the remote nature of this borderland. Local movement is further traced by rural tracks such as 304th Trl and 242nd Trl, which navigate the rises and hollows between lakes like Patton Lake and Kennedy Lake.