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2017 Map of Turpin Lake East

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Turpin Lake East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The Nebraska Sandhills of Cherry County define this landscape, where a dense network of interdunal lakes and seasonal wetlands create a complex hydrological pattern. Large depressions such as Tennessee Valley and James Valley organize the local topography, punctuated by numerous named water bodies including Turpin Lake and Frye Lake. The presence of Gordon Cr and Clifford Cr suggests the intermittent drainage typical of this semi-arid region, where water often pools in low-lying basins rather than flowing through integrated river systems.

Remote ranching life is implied by the sparse road network, with Fawn Lake RD and Runner RD providing the primary access points across the township and range boundaries. Unique local identifiers like Dead Cow Lake and Three Corners Lake reflect a landscape named by those working the land. Smaller features such as Hill Meadow and Bobtail Lake further illustrate the localized nature of the geography in this part of the Great Plains.