2017 Map of Koshopah NE

About this map

Willow Lake dominates the northern reaches of this Nebraska Sandhills landscape, situated within a topography defined by low-lying wetlands and seasonal water bodies. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey captures a sparsely settled portion of Brown County where the primary human infrastructure consists of Elsmere Rd, which winds through the western and northern sections. The map reveals the intricate drainage patterns and hydrological features of the region, including Diamond Lake and the clustered Chain Lakes. These features represent the unique high-plains geography of the Loup River drainage area, where the intersection of the Ogallala Aquifer and surface depressions creates a network of alkaline and freshwater lakes vital to local ranching and wildlife.