2014 Map of Agate

About this map

The Agate Fossil Beds National Monument anchors this section of the High Plains, preserving a landscape once home to prehistoric mammals. The Niobrara River meanders across the territory, creating a distinct riparian corridor through the semi-arid grasslands of Sioux County. Modern transport is defined by the north-south corridor of Ne-29, which intersects with local routes like Panhandle Rd and Nunn Rd. Near the center of the sheet, the small settlement of Agate sits as a lonely waypoint along the highway. This survey captures the region's character as a site of both scientific discovery and ranching utility, where long-established dirt roads like Morrill Rd provide access to the expansive, sparsely populated terrain surrounding the protected fossil beds.