2017 Map of Skull Lake

About this map

The Calamus River meanders through the northern reaches of this landscape on the boundary of Cherry and Brown Counties. This portion of the Nebraska Sandhills is defined by an intricate network of wetlands and namesake basins, including Skull Lake and Rush Lake. The map details the complex hydrography of the region during the early 21st century, revealing how water bodies like Clapper Marsh and North Twin Lake are distributed across the township and range sections. The terrain is largely characterized by these natural depressions and water-storage areas, with few man-made structures or roads, illustrating the remote and preserved nature of this part of the Great Plains. The alignment of Rat Lake in the southeast corner further emphasizes the importance of these isolated water sources in a primarily pastoral and sparsely populated environment.