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1985 Map of Simeon

Name: 1985 Topographic Map of Simeon
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Valentine National Wildlife Refuge dominates this section of the Nebraska Sandhills, preserving a complex system of freshwater marshes and lakes. The landscape is defined by the high concentration of named water bodies, including Pelican Lake, Hackberry Lake, and Watts Lake, which create a critical habitat for migratory birds and local wildlife. These shallow lakes are interconnected by a terrain of undulating dunes and low meadows, where small landmarks like a Boat Ramp on Duck Lake and Dewey Lake indicate the area's use for recreation and conservation.

The small settlement of Simeon and the Simeon PO sit near the northern edge of the map, located along Gordon Creek. This area illustrates the sparse, ranching-oriented settlement patterns of Cherry County during the mid-1980s. The network of unimproved roads and trails provides access to more remote waters like Dads Lake and Whitewater Lake, showing the balance between human infrastructure and the preserved natural environment in one of the most unique geological regions of the Great Plains.