2011 Map of Box Butte Reservoir East

About this map

Box Butte Reservoir dominates the northwestern portion of this landscape, its waters held by the Box Butte Dam at the western edge of the high plains. The Niobrara River flows eastward from the reservoir, carving a distinct path through the terrain as it passes south of Dunlap Rd. The surrounding area is defined by a grid of rural routes like Table Center Rd and Banner Rd, which provide access to the agricultural lands between significant watercourses. To the north, Cottonwood Creek meanders through the plains, while the southern reaches are marked by the branching drainages of Sand Canyon and South Branch Sand Canyon. The presence of Cottonwood School Rd suggests the historical footprint of rural education in this corner of Box Butte County.