2021 Map of Steverson Lake

About this map

Cottonwood Lake and Pelican Lake anchor this 2021 topographic map of the Nebraska Sandhills, a landscape defined by an intricate network of wetland basins and interconnected waterways. The region is marked by its distinct hydrology, where ephemeral and permanent bodies of water like Piester Lake and Tree Claim Lake sit within a series of depressions including the Arkansas Valley and James Valley. The drainage system is primarily governed by Gordon Creek and Sandy Richards Cr, which meander through the sandy terrain. Human presence is sparse, indicated primarily by isolated corridors such as Carver Rd and Maire Dr, highlighting the area's role as a vast rangeland. This survey illustrates the relationship between groundwater-fed lakes and the underlying topography in one of the most unique geological regions of the Great Plains.