2014 Map of Box Butte Reservoir West

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a central path through this High Plains landscape, feeding into the western reaches of the Box Butte Reservoir. This 2014 survey documents a rugged corner of the Nebraska panhandle where the waters of Willow Cr and Sand Canyon Cr intersect with the deep incision of Sand Canyon. The map reveals a remote ranching and recreation environment defined by its hydrology and a sparse network of section-line roads, including Hollibaugh Rd and Arthur Rd. The boundary line between Dawes and Box Butte counties runs horizontally across the sheet, marking a significant administrative divide in this sparsely populated territory. This document is a detailed study of the area's natural drainage and the road network serving the reservoir's western approaches.