1982 Map of Lambs Lake

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Holt Creek meanders through this landscape on the border of Rock and Holt counties, defining a region where water management is central to the land's utility. The presence of numerous Flowing Wells and specific named wells suggests a reliance on artesian water sources to support the small settlements of Brown and Tonawanda. Large, irregularly shaped water bodies like Lambs Lake, Brown Lake, and Overton Lake dominate the central and southern portions of the sheet, providing a stark contrast to the surrounding terrain. These lakes, along with smaller features like Frazier Lake and Clear Lake, illustrate the complex hydrology of the Nebraska Sandhills. The network of light-duty roads and benchmarks, such as BR 2312, indicates a surveyed but sparsely populated ranching or agricultural environment where natural landmarks and water access determine the placement of homesteads.