2014 Map of Long Lake SW

About this map

North Loup River winds through the southwestern corner of this Cherry County landscape, a region defined by the intricate drainage patterns of the Nebraska Sandhills. The area is dominated by the meandering course of Goose Cr, which spans the central and eastern portions of the quadrangle. This 2014 survey reveals a sparse human footprint typical of the western prairie, where wide-open ranch land is punctuated only by occasional aviation infrastructure like the Higgins Brothers Airport. The map's detailed contouring illustrates the complex topography of the hills and blowouts that characterize this portion of the state, providing a clear record of the hydrologic relationship between the local creeks and the river system.