2014 Map of Storm Lake

About this map

Storm Lake and a constellation of shallow alkali waters dominate this section of the Nebraska Sandhills, straddling the boundary between Morrill and Garden counties. The landscape is defined by its internal drainage basins, where water collects in depressions such as Goose Lake, Clark Lake, and Windmill Lake. This hydrology creates a pattern of dispersed wetlands and ephemeral pools characteristic of the region's semi-arid environment. Human activity is marked by a sparse network of section-line roads, including Road 118 and Communal Rd, which provide access to this ranching country. To the south, the terrain descends toward Tar Valley, while scattered named landmarks like Moffit Lake and Sand Lake serve as primary points of orientation across the undulating dunes and interdunal swales.