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2011 Map of Philbrick Lake

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Philbrick Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Oatman Ranch and Tracy Ranch anchor the northern landscape of this Brown County region, where the Calamus River and the South Fork Calamus River wind through the Nebraska Sandhills. The area is defined by a dense concentration of natural basins and seasonal water bodies, including Philbrick Lake, Clapper Lake, and the expansive Moon Lake at the northern boundary.

The presence of established homesteads such as Galusha Ranch and Enders Ranch highlights the long-standing ranching tradition central to this part of the state. To the south and west, a complex of lakes including Enders Lake, Rat Lake, and South Twin Lake provides a detailed view of the local hydrology. This 2011 survey captures a landscape of cattle trails and prairie tracks, connecting isolated outposts across the river valleys and dunes.