2011 Map of Long Lake

About this map

The Nebraska Sandhills define this landscape in Cherry County, where a series of alkaline lakes and remote ranching outposts characterize the terrain. Long Lake serves as the dominant hydrological feature in the southeast, while South Marsh Lake and Center Lake anchor the northwestern portion of the sheet. This area is sparsely populated, with settlement patterns centered around family operations such as Hassel Ranch and Pederson Ranch. The network of local roads and 4WD tracks suggests a reliance on high-clearance transportation to navigate the sandy hills between isolated water bodies like Twentyone Lake. This survey illustrates the persistent ranching culture of the Great Plains, where large land holdings are dictated by the availability of water and the unique geography of the sand dunes.