2021 Map of Big Falls

About this map

The N Loup River carves through the undulating sandhills of Cherry County, creating a distinctive hydrological landscape in this portion of Nebraska. This contemporary survey highlights the remote water features of the region, specifically marking the locations of Big Falls and Horseshoe Falls along the river's path. The map provides a detailed view of the terrain within Township 28 and 29 North, illustrating the complex drainage patterns where the North Loup River begins its eastern journey. This is a landscape defined by its hydrology, where the presence of named falls is a rare and significant landmark in the vast Nebraska interior, serving as a primary point of interest for those studying the natural history and geographical progression of the Loup River system.