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2021 Map of Norris Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Norris Lake and its surrounding alkali basins define this section of the Nebraska Sandhills in Morrill County. This high-plains landscape is characterized by a high concentration of ephemeral and permanent wetlands, including Box Lake and the Mud Lakes to the north, and Roach Lake at the southern edge. The distribution of these water bodies highlights the unique hydrology of the region, where groundwater levels intersect with the sandy depressions of the dunes.

Surface travel in this sparsely populated area follows a rectilinear grid of section-line roads and more organic routes such as Alliance Rd and Broadwater Rd. These corridors link the various lake systems, including Kleman Lake, providing essential access for the ranching operations that have long shaped this part of the Panhandle. The survey provides a clear view of the rural infrastructure through designated routes like Rd 114 and Rd 131 during the early 2020s.