2021 Map of Skunk Lake SW

About this map

Box Butte Creek winds through this section of the Nebraska Sandhills, marking a rare drainage in a landscape dominated by undulating terrain and seasonal wetlands. The map captures the boundary between Box Butte and Sheridan counties during a period when the region's transport network relied heavily on an intricate system of numbered trails and local connectors. Remote access is defined by routes like 438th Trl and 310 Trl, which navigate the depressions between hills where water occasionally collects. The presence of State Spur 7A and Co Rd 53 on the western edge provides a glimpse into the localized infrastructure supporting the ranching and agricultural operations of the northern plains. This topographic study emphasizes the physical isolation and the section-line organization of the modern High Plains landscape.