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1989 Map of Skunk Lake

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Skunk Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

A high concentration of shallow basins and wetlands characterizes this portion of Sheridan County, where the landscape is defined by the complex hydrology of the Nebraska Sandhills. These bodies of water, including Skunk Lake and the elongated Long Lake, are typical of the region’s interdunal depressions, which serve as critical ecological features in an otherwise arid environment. The map captures the area during the late 1980s, reflecting a period of environmental monitoring by the U.S. Geological Survey.

Beyond the larger lakes, smaller features such as Dillings Lake, Goose Lake, and Albrecht Lake provide essential landmarks for local navigation and land management. The absence of major road networks or dense settlements underscores the area's specialized use for cattle ranching and conservation. This survey offers a precise look at the township boundaries of T 27 N and T 28 N, providing a clear record of the terrain as it existed before modern hydrological shifts.