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2017 Map of Linke Lake

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Linke Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Wenz Graves, located in the northwest corner of the township, stands as a solitary genealogical landmark in this remote section of the Nebraska Sandhills. The landscape is defined by its complex hydrology, where numerous ephemeral wetlands and larger permanent bodies of water like Linke Lake and Cameron Lake fill the low-lying basins between stabilized dunes. These lakes are part of a broader network of northern plains water features, including the Chain Lakes and the headwaters of the S Fork Elkhorn River.

Transportation through this ranching country relies on a grid of rural routes such as Wpa Rd, Coyote Rd, and Dogwood Rd. The intermittent flow of Dry Cr underscores the seasonal nature of surface water in Rock County. This 2017 survey documents the modern layout of these historic grazing lands, illustrating how early 20th-century infrastructure developments continue to serve the isolated homesteads and pastures of the region.