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2014 Map of Hudson Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Nebraska Sandhills of Cherry County define this landscape, where the meandering path of Gordon Cr cuts through the undulating terrain. A significant human-made feature, the Ainsworth Canal, traverses the central part of the quadrangle, reflecting the region's reliance on water management for ranching and agriculture. The map is punctuated by several significant water bodies, most notably Hudson Lake and the pair of Big Alkali Lake and Little Alkali Lake in the southeast corner.

Settlement is sparse in this remote area, with the curiously named Rustlers Roost serving as a distinct landmark in the northern section. Transportation is limited to a handful of local routes and the NE-168-Spur, highlighting the isolated nature of these ranchlands. Small drainage features like Schlagel Cr provide additional topographical detail to an area where water is the primary architect of the geography.