2014 Map of Peter Long Lake

About this map

Peter Long Lake and numerous alkali basins dot the high plains of Sheridan County in this modern topographic survey. The landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of the Nebraska Sandhills, where seasonal and permanent water bodies like Potmesil Lake, Nye Lake, and Joy Lake occupy the low interdunal valleys. Human presence is sparse, represented by a skeletal network of rural routes including Ne-250 and unpaved paths such as 251st TRL and 183rd TRL. The mapping reveals a remote ranching environment where water management is central to the land's utility. Features like Conley Lake, Snow Lake, and Hughes Lakes serve as primary landmarks in a region where elevation changes are subtle but vital for directing the flow of these isolated wetland systems.