2011 Map of Swan Lake

About this map

The South Fork Elkhorn River meanders across this Holt County landscape, illustrating the hydrological patterns of Nebraska's sandhills region. The namesake Swan Lake serves as a central landmark, part of a cluster of water bodies that includes Dimmitt Lake and Clear Lake to the south. This 2011 survey reveals a sparsely populated area dominated by ranch roads and natural drainage systems like Dry Creek. Farther north, the map documents a series of distinct basins including Long Lake, Round Lake, and Rush Lake. The relationship between these lakes and the underlying topography is clearly delineated, providing an essential record for environmental researchers or local residents interested in the persistent water features of the Elkhorn Valley.