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1985 Map of Goose Creek

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Goose Creek
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

The sprawling sandhills of central Nebraska dominate this 1985 survey, where the Goose Creek and North Loup River systems carve distinct paths through a landscape defined by thousands of wetlands. The Valentine National Wildlife Refuge and numerous wildlife management areas like Rat and Beaver Lake State Wildlife Management Area underscore the importance of this region as a migratory corridor. Small settlements such as Brownlee and Elsmere remain remote, connected by light-duty roads and the primary north-south corridor of Highway 83.

To the south, the Burlington Northern railroad passes through Seneca, tracing the river valley while skirting topographical landmarks like White Cap Hill and Giant Hill. The map reveals an intricate network of named valleys, including Calf Creek Valley and Wamaduze Valley, punctuated by isolated features like Hackberry Point. This document serves as a detailed inventory of the many alkaline ponds and freshwater lakes, from Dads Lake to Devils Punch Bowl Lake, that characterize the unique hydrography of the Sandhills.