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2021 Map of Merriman NE

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Sandhills topography and ephemeral water bodies define this segment of the South Dakota Nebraska border, where Cherry County meets its northern neighbor. The landscape is dominated by a complex network of dunes and depressions, punctuated by significant bodies of water including Goose Lake and S B Lake. This specific terrain illustrates the unique hydrologic character of the Nebraska Sandhills, where the high water table creates large, shallow lakes in the midst of an arid-looking dune system.

Running west-to-east through the center of the survey is the Cowboy Trl, tracing a path across the undulating land near Bear Cr. In the northeastern corner, Clubhouse Lake sits just below the state line. The map serves as a record of these distinct cattle-country landmarks as they appeared during the early 2020s, showing the intersection of managed recreational trails and the natural drainage patterns of the region.