2021 Map of Gaunt Lake

About this map

Sheridan County's high plains are defined by a complex network of ephemeral and permanent water bodies, notably Gaunt Lake and Thurston Lake. This landscape, characterized by the undulating sand hills of western Nebraska, shows a sparse human footprint centered on essential water resources and primitive transit routes. Navigation through this terrain relies on rugged paths such as 109th Trl and 217 Trl, which connect the scattered lakes across the townships. Along the southern edge of the survey, the political boundary between Sheridan Co and Garden Co cuts a straight line through the natural lake basins. Water bodies like Kennedy Lake, Dillmans Lake, and Louden Lake serve as the primary landmarks in an area dominated by grazing land and open range, reflecting the enduring ranching character of the Nebraska Panhandle.