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1986 Map of Schoonover Lake

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Schoonover Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The rolling sand hills of Garden County, Nebraska, define the landscape of this mid-1980s survey. A dense concentration of seasonal and permanent water bodies, collectively known as the Chain of Lakes, punctuates the sandy terrain. Large basins like Schoonover Lake and Sandbeach Lake dominate the hydrology of the region, providing vital water sources in an otherwise arid environment.

Evidence of local ranching and land use is sparse but significant, with the Chisim Ranch marking a notable human footprint in the southern half of the quadrangle. Other smaller water features such as Bluebaker Lake, Belle Lake, and Murphy Lake are scattered throughout the hills, reflecting the unique topography of the Sandhills. This 1986 edition captures the area's rural character and natural drainage patterns before modern changes altered the local water table.