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2014 Map of Emmet SW

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Nebraska Sandhills terrain of Holt County dominates this landscape, defined by a complex of small basins and isolated water bodies. Lizard Lake sits at the western edge of the quadrangle, while a trio of waters—Gold Lake, West Lake, and East Lake—occupy the southern central area. These features are characteristic of the region’s high-water table and unique hydrology, where depressions in the dunes create permanent and semi-permanent wetlands.

Drainage is minimal but evident through Holt Cr in the north and the meandering path of Dry Cr to the south. The human footprint is sparse, consisting mostly of a regular grid of section roads like Hoyle Rd and 862nd Rd, which facilitate access to this ranching country. The lack of concentrated settlements or industrial markers underscores the agricultural and conservation focus of this portion of the state during the early 21st century.