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2021 Map of Mule Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Dads Lake and Mule Lake anchor this 2021 survey of the Sandhills region in Cherry County. The landscape is defined by its distinctive hydrography, where shallow lakes and wetlands occupy the depressions between stabilized dunes. These water bodies, including Beaver Lake, Rat Lake, and the small Gus Lake, have long been central to the ranching economy and ecology of this part of Nebraska.

Settlement is sparse, with the locality of Conterra situated near the eastern edge of the quadrangle. Transportation is limited to a few local routes, such as Brownlee Rd, which connects the scattered homesteads and grazing lands. The presence of Pearson Swamp in the southeastern quadrant further illustrates the complex drainage patterns of this high plains environment. This map provides a modern look at a region where traditional land use and natural water features remain the primary geographic influences.