2017 Map of Skunk Lake

About this map

Skunk Lake sits at the heart of this Sheridan County landscape, characterized by a series of shallow basins and ephemeral water bodies within the Nebraska Sandhills. This 2017 survey illustrates the sparse, rural nature of the region, where water sources like Goose Lake and Dillings Lake are the primary landmarks. The terrain is navigated by remote paths such as 326th Trl and 298th Trl, reflecting the high-plains isolation and large-scale ranching patterns common to the area. These roads and water features are framed by the Public Land Survey System grid, including boundaries for t27n r45w and t27n r44w, which dictate the spatial organization of this prairie environment. Long Lake marks the southwestern extent of the mapped area, providing a point of reference for those studying the hydrology and land use of the northern Nebraska interior.