2014 Map of Medicine Lake

About this map

Medicine Lake and the surrounding Sandhills of Cherry County characterize this 2014 survey. The landscape is dominated by complex dune formations and a high water table, which feeds a cluster of small basins including Weed Lake and Moon Lake in the northeastern portion of the quadrangle. Medicine Cr winds through the northern hills, eventually feeding the larger lake that shares its name. The terrain is sparsely developed, with Eli Rd providing the primary access through the northern sector. This map provides a detailed view of the Cutcomb Valley, a distinct topographical feature that breaks the repetitive dune patterns. For those studying the hydrology of the Nebraska Sandhills, the proximity and elevation of these distinct water bodies offer a clear view of the region's unique wetland distribution at the start of the 21st century.