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1982 Map of Stockdale Lake

Name: 1982 Topographic Map of Stockdale Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1982
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1982

About this map

Stockdale Lake and a series of scattered basins define this pocket of the Nebraska Sandhills, where water management is central to the ranching economy. This 1982 edition illustrates a landscape dominated by family-held cattle operations, including the E Sybrant Ranch, K Sybrant Ranch, and L Sybrant Ranch. The reliance on groundwater is evident through the numerous labels for wells and flowing wells situated near seasonal water bodies like Fish Lake and Peterson L.

The terrain is largely devoid of traditional town centers, with Shaw appearing as a solitary named point in the southeast. Instead, infrastructure is represented by the Radio Tower (KMNE) and a network of unimproved roads connecting the Hansen Ranch to the surrounding hills. Holt Creek winds through the northern sections, providing natural drainage for a region where the high water table creates distinctive features like Scotty Lake and Twin Lakes.