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2017 Map of Mother Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Mother Lake and a high concentration of ephemeral and permanent wetlands characterize this portion of the Nebraska Sandhills in Cherry County. The hydrology is dominated by the N Br Middle Loup River, which meanders through a landscape defined by names like Big Buck Lake, Goose Lake, and Solitare Lake. This region remains largely characterized by ranching operations and isolated infrastructure, exemplified by the presence of the Davis Ranch Airport and a network of rural routes such as Ashby Rd and Mother Lake Rd.

The distribution of water bodies including North Twin Lake, South Twin Lake, and Horseshoe Lake reflects the unique groundwater-fed basin system of the area. These features, along with localized landmarks like Slim Jim Lake and Coffee Lake, illustrate the remote, water-dependent geography of the high plains during the early 21st century. The map provides a clear view of how private ranch lands and small-scale aviation facilities like Davis Ranch Airport utilize the natural drainages and depressions of the Sandhills.