2021 Map of K C Lake

About this map

K C Valley and its namesake K C Lake characterize this corner of the Nebraska Sandhills during the early 21st century. The map reveals a remote landscape defined by isolated water bodies and expansive topographic depressions, including Sand Puddin Lake and Three Tanks Lakes. This area at the intersection of Grant and Arthur counties is etched with a network of rural routes such as Rothwell Rd, Kramer Rd, and McElhinney Rd, which provide access to family-named landmarks like Hobin Valley and Collins Valley. The distribution of these valleys, including Nostrum Valley and Winslow Valley, suggests a reliance on natural landforms for navigation and settlement in a region where surface water is a critical but localized resource. The survey provides a clear view of the sparse section lines and ranch roads that tie this high plains terrain together.