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2014 Map of Well Valley

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

Well Valley defines the northern reaches of this Garden County landscape, where the Sandhills terrain creates a series of isolated depressions and seasonal basins. This 2014 survey illustrates a highly specific network of rural infrastructure, including Road 205 and Road 193 which provide access across the undulating topography. The map records the distinct geomorphology of the region, where named features like Dwire Valley and Green Valley represent the characteristic lowlands between stabilized dunes.

Water is a critical but sparse element in this environment, anchored by Ward Lake in the western portion of the sheet. The administrative boundary between Grant County and Garden County cuts across the northern section, marking a divide in this ranching country. The lack of concentrated settlements or industrial centers reflects the enduring rural character of this part of Nebraska, where land use is dictated by the availability of water and the natural contours of the valley systems.