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2021 Map of Kennedy NW

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Kennedy NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Samuel R McKelvie National Forest dominates this section of the Nebraska Sandhills, showcasing a landscape of complex dune topography and scattered wetlands. The map details a largely roadless interior, where movement is dictated by historic paths like the Powderhorn Trl and Powder Finger Trl. This area represents the unique High Plains ecosystem, where the water table frequently meets the surface to create small, unnamed basins amongst the hills.

Water features are sparse but significant, centered on the winding course of Steer Cr which cuts through the northern townships. The presence of the 16 F To 97 Rd provides the primary vehicular access through this protected territory, marking a distinct boundary between the managed forest land and the open range of Cherry County. The survey illustrates the intersection of public land management and the traditional ranching geography of the region.