2014 Map of Krause Lake East

About this map

Long Lake and the surrounding cluster of alkaline basins define this Sheridan County landscape, where the Sandhills terrain creates a dense network of isolated water bodies. The geography is characterized by numerous small lakes and wetlands, many of which carry family or institutional names such as Bennett Lake, D Briggs Lake, and School Section Lake. This pattern of naming suggests the historical distribution of state-owned school lands and early ranching claims in the region. Transportation across this undulating country is limited to a few designated routes, including 396th Trl and 400th Trl, which navigate the depressions between Wilkinson Lakes and Tree Claim Lake. The lack of established townsites emphasizes the area's specialized use for grazing and the preservation of its distinctive hydrologic character.