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2017 Map of Pratt Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Hyannis serves as the primary settlement hub in this 2017 survey of Grant County, where the Nebraska Sandhills terrain is defined by an intricate network of interdunal valleys and localized basins. The landscape is characterized by prominent depressions such as Pratt Valley, Round Valley, and Winnie Valley, which segment the rolling topography. Water is a defining feature of the region, appearing in numerous groundwater-fed lakes including Beem Lake, Long Lake, and Muskrat Lake.

A network of local ranch roads, including Apache Ln, Morcroft Ln, and Wheelock Ln, provides access across the townships. These routes follow the natural contours of the land, connecting isolated water bodies like Negro Lake, Anderson Lake, and Scotty Lake. The mapping reflects a modern ranching economy where property boundaries and access roads are closely tied to the available water sources and traversable valley floors.