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2014 Map of Skunk Lake NW

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Skunk Lake NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

The Niobrara River winds through this section of the Nebraska High Plains, defining a landscape shaped by agricultural water management. The northern reaches of the quadrangle are marked by an intricate network of irrigation ditches, including the Sturgeon Lateral, Peters Lateral, and Sturgeon-Drain, which divert water to support the surrounding ranching and farming operations. Central to the local geography is Ne-87, which serves as a primary north-south artery through the territory.

Evidence of early community settlement persists at Saint Peters Cem near the northern boundary, providing a vital point of reference for genealogical research in this part of Box Butte County. To the east, Box Butte Creek and Heaton Reservoir highlight the importance of water storage and drainage in this arid environment. The map details a grid of rural routes such as 440th Rd and 400th Rd, which connect isolated homesteads to the wider region.