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1989 Map of Twin Lakes

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

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Twin Lakes and a complex network of smaller basins dominate this Sheridan County landscape, reflecting the unique hydrology of the Nebraska Sandhills. The water system includes Cravath Lake to the north and several smaller bodies such as Albrecht Lake, Diamond Lake, and Goose Lake further south. These lakes are connected by ephemeral drainage patterns, with Pine Creek cutting through the northern sections of the terrain.

Human activity is centered on ranching and rural education as shown in the late 1980s. Evidence of local settlement and family history is found at the Speer Ranch and Hopper Ranch, while the legacy of the rural school system is preserved through the location of Sch No 127. The presence of an Irr Well in the eastern section points to the specialized agricultural needs and groundwater reliance of this prairie environment during this era.