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2017 Map of Hill Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Hill Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hill Lake and Cotton Lake anchor this 2017 study of the Nebraska Sandhills in Cherry County. The area is defined by its complex hydrology and the meandering course of the N Loup River, which cuts through the northern portion of the quadrangle. Significant topographical depressions like Survey Valley highlight the unique geomorphology of the region, where the high water table creates a series of isolated basins and wetlands across the landscape.

A sparse network of rural roads, including Whitman Rd and Henderson Rd, provides access to these remote ranching lands. These routes follow the natural contours of the dunes, connecting scattered family properties and agricultural interests. The map preserves the exact layout of the Public Land Survey System, illustrating how township and range boundaries such as t27n r36w organize this expansive territory.