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2011 Map of Lowes Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Lowes Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The North Loup River meanders across the northern reaches of this Nebraska landscape, defining a remote region of Cherry County characterized by sprawling ranch land and intermittent waterways. Private holdings like the B Hanna Ranch, Murphy Ranch, and Simonson Ranch dot the terrain, linked by sparse roads and topographical landmarks such as Hatters Bridge. The network of water, including the southern Lowes Lake and the drainage of Big Creek, underscores the essential relationship between the ranching economy and the local hydrology.

Surface features recorded by the U.S. Geological Survey reflect a working landscape where water infrastructure is vital. Labels such as Woodsohs Windmill and the confluence of Wamaduze Creek with the river illustrate how early 21st-century residents managed this portion of the Sandhills, maintaining a traditional reliance on established landmarks and natural water sources for cattle and land management.