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2011 Map of Hudson Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Hudson Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Hudson Lake and the meandering path of Gordon Creek define the geography of this part of Cherry County, Nebraska. This high-plains landscape is characterized by its significant ranching presence, with family-named operations such as Harms Ranch, Gordon Valley Ranch, and the Sunny Slope Ranch established across the terrain. The presence of the Ainsworth Canal cutting across the north-central portion of the map highlights the critical role of water management in supporting this cattle-country economy.

Transportation is primarily restricted to local ranch roads and the State Hwy Spur 16B, which leads toward the eastern lake systems. Local heritage is captured in the naming of sites like Rustlers Roost and the Bow and Arrow Ranch, reflecting the specific western character of this Nebraska Sandhills region. The map also traces the shorelines of Big Alkali Lake and Little Alkali Lake in the southeast corner, providing a detailed record of these water bodies in the early 21st century.