2021 Map of Hill Lake

About this map

Survey Valley dominates the center of this Nebraska Sandhills landscape, where the N Loup River winds through the northern sections of the Cherry County terrain. This environment is characterized by its internal drainage and numerous small water bodies, including Cotton Lake and Hill Lake. The sparse human imprint on the land is focused around essential infrastructure, notably the Curtis Cem and a network of county thoroughfares. These routes, including Whitman Rd and Henderson Rd, follow the natural contours of the valley floor, connecting remote ranchlands and homesteads. The map illustrates the fundamental relationship between the region's hydrology and its limited road network, reflecting the enduring pastoral character of this portion of the Great Plains.