2017 Map of Mayhew Lake

About this map

Mayhew Lake sits amidst the characteristic Sandhills of Cherry County, defining a landscape shaped by shallow water bodies and expansive meadows. This 2017 survey by the U.S. Geological Survey illustrates the hydrological complexity of the region, where Little Steen Marsh and Marsh Lake exist alongside ephemeral terrain like Marsh Flat and Poole Flat. These features suggest a high water table typical of the Nebraska Sandhills, where drainage is often internal or directed toward slow-moving channels like Big Creek. Human presence is mapped through a sparse network of ranch roads, including W Big Creek Rd and Double R Dr, which navigate around the low-lying Dry Valley. The map's township and range divisions, such as t27n r32w, provide the essential legal framework for understanding land ownership and cattle ranching patterns in this distinct part of the Great Plains.