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1986 Map of Storm Lake

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Storm Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

Shallow depressions and wind-carved basins define this stretch of the Nebraska Sandhills, where the landscape is dotted by numerous intermittent and permanent water bodies. The terrain is characterized by a dense concentration of lakes, including Storm Lake, Goose Lake, and Clark Lake, which collect in the low-lying pockets of the sandy hills. This environment reflects the high water table and unique drainage patterns of the region, where water often gathers in basins rather than following traditional stream networks.

Remote and sparsely settled, the area is partitioned by the boundary between Morrill Co and Garden Co. Evidence of human activity is primarily linked to ranching and water management, as seen in features like Windmill Lake and the long expanse of Tar Valley in the south. Other prominent water features such as Sand Lake, Moffit Lake, and North Rapp Lake emphasize the complex hydrology that dominates this part of the central plains.