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2021 Map of Trumbull Lake

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Trumbull Lake
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The northern reaches of Nebraska’s sandhills meet the South Dakota border in this remote landscape dominated by hydrologic networks and natural basins. Trumbull Lake and Mallard Lake anchor the eastern side of the terrain, while the western portion is defined by the expanse of Rat Meadow and Rat Lake. These wetlands and depressions are fed by a series of intermittent and seasonal drainages, including Bear Cr, Heckel Cr, and Leander Cr, which cut through the undulating topography typical of Cherry County.

Transportation through this sparsely populated region is primarily centered on the Cowboy Trl, which follows the path of an older rail corridor. The small settlement of Leat provides a point of reference along this route, illustrating the transition from a traditional rail-and-ranching economy to a landscape of conservation and recreation. The proximity to the Bennett County line highlights the geographic isolation and the continuity of this unique prairie ecosystem across state borders.