2021 Map of Square Lake

About this map

The North Loup River winds through the southern reaches of this landscape, carving a vital watercourse across the sandhills of Cherry County. This 2021 survey documents a sparsely populated but geographically distinct region characterized by extensive valleys and interior basins. Significant depressions including Big Dry Valley and Wamaduze Valley define the local topography, while a network of isolated water bodies like Square Lake and Robinson Lake dot the terrain. Transportation in the area remains minimalist, centered primarily around Brownlee Rd, which provides north-south access through these quiet rangelands. The map illustrates the fundamental relationship between the river system and the surrounding dry valleys, reflecting the enduring cattle-country character of the Nebraska interior.