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2014 Map of Huddle Table

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Niobrara National Scenic River carves a deep path along the border of Keya Paha and Brown counties, defining the southern portion of this landscape. The river's braided course is punctuated by landmarks such as Cedar Island and Hartman Island, while the surrounding terrain is marked by sharp elevation changes leading up to the flat-topped Huddle Table. This area is characterized by a network of drainage creeks including Chimney Cr, Turkey Cr, and Garden Cr that feed into the main river valley.

Upland features such as Batchelder Reservoir and Cub Cr Reservoir reflect local water management in this cattle-ranching country. The presence of Buzzard Canyon and various unnamed draws illustrates the erosion patterns typical of the Nebraska Sandhills transition. Transportation is limited to a few secondary routes like Ne-12 and Turkey Creek Rd, which navigate the high benches above the river breaks.