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2021 Map of McCarthy Lake

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of McCarthy Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

McCarthy Lake and dozens of surrounding basins define this portion of the Nebraska Sandhills, where high-water levels and seasonal wetlands create a complex hydrological network. This 2021 survey illustrates the sparse infrastructure typical of the region, centered on the boundary between Morrill County and Garden County. The landscape is dominated by named water bodies such as Blue Stem Lake, Sturgeon Lake, and Richardson Lake, which serve as vital points of reference in an area otherwise characterized by vast stretches of undeveloped terrain.

Transportation is limited to a handful of gravel roads and tracks, most notably Alliance Refuge Rd and RD 145, which provide access to the various lake basins. The presence of features like Butch Lake and Grubby Lake alongside more formal boundaries like t23n r47w highlights the intersection of natural topography and the Public Land Survey System. For those studying the hydrology or land use of western Nebraska, this map provides a clear record of the modern shoreline and local access routes.