2017 Map of Wolf Lake

About this map

Wolf Lake and a dense network of Sandhills wetlands characterize this portion of Cherry County, where the hydrology of the High Plains Aquifer reaches the surface in numerous basins. The drainage pattern is defined by the headwaters of the N Loup River and Gordon Creek, which meander through a landscape of stabilized dunes and depressions like Pullman Valley. Human modification of this cattle-ranching country is represented by the Coble Reservoir and a sparse grid of section-line roads, including Carver Rd and Coble Rd. The map documents a complex system of shallow lakes, including Ivy Lake, Rat Lake, and the West Twin Lake, which are vital to the region's ecological and agricultural character. Notable elevations such as Aljo Hill provide some of the few distinct landmarks in this undulating terrain.