2017 Map of Krause Lake West

About this map

The high plains of Box Butte and Sheridan Counties are defined by a scattered network of ephemeral basins and small permanent water bodies. These features, including Twin Lakes, Peterson Lake, and the southern Fenner Lakes, characterize a landscape where water determines the geography of the Sandhills region. The map reveals a sparse infrastructure of local roads and trails, such as Jefferson Rd and 400th Trl, which follow the section lines of the Public Land Survey System. The township and range boundaries for t26n r46w and t25n r46w organize this agrarian terrain, showing how property and transit have been etched into the Nebraska panhandle. This survey provides a clear view of the natural hydrology and the rectilinear human footprint across this quiet stretch of prairie.