1989 Map of Jesse Lke

About this map

Hoffland sits at the heart of this Nebraska landscape, where the High Plains terrain is defined by an intricate network of ephemeral and semi-permanent water bodies. The settlement's proximity to Jesse Lake and the winding course of Snake Creek illustrates the importance of these water sources in the semi-arid Sandhills region. This 1989 provisional survey reveals a landscape largely shaped by its hydrology, showing numerous named basins such as Lee Sturgeon Lake, Clough Lake, and Sweeney Lake. The area spans several administrative boundaries, including the intersection of Sheridan, Box Butte, Morrill, and Garden counties. The mapping of Sewer Lake No 3 and O'Neil Lake further emphasizes the localized nature of these water features in a region where surface water dictates the patterns of ranching and land use.