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1989 Map of Turpin Lake East

Name: 1989 Topographic Map of Turpin Lake East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Adam Ranch sits at the southern edge of this landscape, characterized by a dense network of lakes and shifting drainage patterns typical of the Nebraska Sandhills. The area is defined by the winding course of Gordon Creek and several distinct valleys, including Tennessee Valley Creek to the north and the broad Waupan Valley to the south. Numerous named water bodies like Turpin Lake, Chamberline Lake, and Steve Lake are scattered throughout the undulating terrain, interspersed with distinctive landforms such as Meadow Hill.

Interpretation of the drainage, including James Sandy Richards Creek, suggests a complex hydrologic system where surface water and groundwater interact closely among the dunes. The presence of features with evocative local names like Dead Cow Lake and Blue Crane Lake reflects the ranching heritage and natural history of Cherry County during the late 1980s, providing a detailed look at the cattle country before modern consolidation.