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2017 Map of Mule Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Nebraska Sandhills define this landscape in Cherry County, where a complex network of wetlands and namesake basins stretches across the terrain. At the heart of this region is Mule Lake, surrounded by several other distinctive water bodies including Devils Punch Bowl Lake and Dads Lake. This area of the Great Plains is characterized by its internal drainage and sparse settlement, with the locality of Conterra serving as a primary named point of reference.

Evidence of the cattle ranching economy is seen in the grid of township lines and the presence of Brownlee Rd in the southwestern corner. The mapping detail highlights the specific hydrography of the region, from the larger Beaver Lake to smaller features like Coleman Lake, Gus Lake, and the eastern Pearson Swamp. These water sources are vital landmarks in a territory historically used for open-range grazing and seasonal wildlife habitat.