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2014 Map of Trunk Butte

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of Trunk Butte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Trunk Butte rises as a prominent landmark in this Dawes County landscape, situated amidst a network of prairie drainages and man-made water improvements. The White River winds through the central portion of the quadrangle, joined by tributaries such as Trunk Butte Cr, Big Cottonwood Cr, and Dead Horse Cr. This 2014 survey reveals a region defined by its ranching infrastructure, where numerous reservoirs and lakes—including Schmacken Reservoir, Schuhmacher Reservoir, and Snus Lake—support the local agricultural economy.

Local transportation is anchored by Us-20, which cuts diagonally across the terrain, supplemented by a grid of named rural routes like Arner Rd and Eleson Rd. The map provides a contemporary view of the intersection between natural waterways and the practical water management required in this Nebraska environment, tracing the flow of Indian Cr and Ash Cr through the southern reaches of the territory.