2011 Map of Agate NW

About this map

The Niobrara River winds through the northeastern corner of this western Nebraska landscape, defining the local hydrology within the High Plains. This sparsely settled region in Sioux County is characterized by a network of rural routes, including Morrill Rd and Panhandle Rd, which facilitate movement between isolated homesteads and ranches. A significant landmark on this sheet is the Agate Fossil Beds, an area globally recognized for its significant paleontological history and preserved Miocene-era mammalian remains. The presence of Kaan Airport provides a modern transit point for this remote ranching territory, while Murphy Rd provides access to the southern reaches of the quadrangle. The map illustrates a landscape where cattle ranching and geological preservation exist side by side.