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2011 Map of K C Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Arthur County cattle country is defined by wide expanses and the essential presence of isolated water sources like K C Lake and the interestingly named Sand Puddin Lake. This high-plains landscape in western Nebraska shows a settlement pattern based on large, named family ranching operations including Swanson Ranch, Hartman Ranch, and the Staples Ranch. These holdings are often situated near the depressions and drainages of the local valley systems, such as Hobin Valley and Deans Valley, which provide vital shelter and grazing land.

Local transportation is facilitated by named rural routes including Rothwell Rd and McElhinney Rd, which connect the disparate homesteads across the varied terrain of Collins Valley and K C Valley. The map serves as a detailed record of land use and family presence in this sparsely populated region, where even the smallest water body or ranch gate is a primary landmark for navigation and local history.