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2017 Map of Lowes Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The North Loup River winds through the northern sections of this Cherry County landscape, carving a slow path through the Nebraska Sandhills. The terrain is defined by its hydrography, where the Wamaduze Valley descends toward the east and Wamaduze Cr provides drainage for the surrounding hills. This 2017 survey reflects a largely undeveloped pastoral environment, dominated by natural water systems and expansive township boundaries rather than dense settlements.

Water remains the primary landmark here, from the southern waters of Lowes Lake to the meandering course of Big Cr through the central portion of the map. The lack of major roads or structural developments underscores the isolation of this region. For researchers and geographers, the map provides an essential baseline for understanding the hydrology and undisturbed land patterns of the central Nebraska plains during the early 21st century.