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2011 Map of Schoonover Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

Schoonover Lake and numerous smaller basins define this portion of the Nebraska Sandhills, a landscape dominated by unique hydrothermal and topographical features in Garden County. In the early 21st century, this area remains characterized by sparse ranching operations, such as Herman Ranch in the north and Chisum Ranch further south. These family-named sites represent the enduring agricultural tradition of the region, where land use is dictated by the availability of water from sources like Stockholm Lake, Roland Lake, and the Patterson Lakes group.

Transportation through this isolated terrain relies on a network of unpaved corridors including Lakeside and Refuge Rd and Road 128. The distribution of water bodies, from Whitehead Lake on the western edge to Sandbeach Lake in the south, highlights the complex hydrology that supports both local ranching and the regional ecosystem. The map provides a detailed view of these natural depressions, including Bluebaker Lake and Marys Lake, which are critical landmarks for navigation and land management.