2014 Map of Shimmins Lake

About this map

The Dismal River carves a winding path across this portion of the Nebraska Sandhills, defining the remote character of Hooker County in the early twenty-first century. The landscape is characterized by a dense network of dune contours that shape the drainage patterns of the region, where water bodies like Shimmins Lake sit in the low basins between sandy rises. Human presence is concentrated along the single major corridor of Ne 97, which cuts through the southwestern corner of the area. This survey provides a precise record of the elevation and hydrography of this sparsely populated ranching country, showing how the limited infrastructure follows the natural topography of the river valley.