2021 Map of Jensen Lake

About this map

Jensen Lake serves as a central hydrological point in this section of the Nebraska Sandhills, marking the boundary where Arthur and Grant counties meet. The landscape is defined by broad natural depressions, including Voss Valley, Sillasen Valley, and Center Valley, which suggest the traditional cattle ranching routes and grazing lands that have shaped the region's economy for generations. A sparse network of local roads and tracks, such as Rothwell Rd, Dancer Rd, and Sillasen Rd, connect isolated homesteads and ranching outposts across the undulating terrain. The layout of these routes, often following the valley floors or skirting the lake shore, illustrates the necessity of adapting to the area's distinct topography. This survey highlights the intersection of public land survey systems and the enduring names of families, such as Jensen and Sillasen, who have left their mark on the geography of the High Plains.