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2021 Map of Box Butte Reservoir West

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Box Butte Reservoir West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The Niobrara River flows through the northern reaches of this High Plains landscape, feeding the western edge of Box Butte Reservoir. This section of the river valley is defined by its seasonal drainage patterns and the transition between agricultural use and the natural breaks of the Sand Canyon region. In the southern half of the quadrangle, the terrain becomes more complex as Sand Canyon Cr carves through the earth, creating a series of draws and ridges that define the local topography.

Rural infrastructure is primarily concentrated along the northern corridor, where River Rd and Hollibaugh Rd provide access to the river's proximity. The county line between Dawes Co and Box Butte Co bisects the area, highlighting the administrative divide in this sparsely populated cattle and farming country. Smaller watercourses like Willow Cr contribute to the watershed, illustrating the importance of water management and natural drainage in this Nebraska panhandle environment.