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2014 Map of White Lake

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

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

White Lake and a series of smaller alkali lakes and ponds characterize this remote portion of Sheridan County, Nebraska, as it appeared in the early 21st century. The landscape is defined by the unique hydrology of the Sandhills, where numerous shallow basins are named for local families and settlers, such as O Brien Lake, Van Loon Lake, and Jennings Lake. These water bodies are connected only by a sparse network of unpaved tracks, including 304th Trl and 213th Trl, which navigate the undulating dune topography.

Agricultural and ranching heritage is evident in the naming of nearly every significant depression, from Sisco Lake in the east to Patton Lake at the southern boundary. The presence of features like Tin Can Lake suggests the humble, functional history of these ranch lands. This U.S. Geological Survey representation provides a clear record of the area's natural drainage and the essential trail system required to traverse this interior prairie environment.