Wood Lake, NE
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- 2,689 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
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Tucked into the rolling Sandhills of Cherry County, Wood Lake is a quiet, close-knit village with roots dating back to the 1880s railroad boom. Named after the tree-lined lake that once supplied timber to early settlers, the community offers a peaceful, unhurried pace surrounded by expansive ranchland. Families here are part of the Valentine Community Schools district, heading north into town for classes, extracurriculars, and sports. For anyone seeking wide-open prairie, starry night skies, and welcoming neighbors, Wood Lake captures the heart of Nebraska cattle country.
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