2017 Map of Coburn Canyon

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a deep path through the Sandhills of northern Nebraska, serving as the central geographic feature of this Cherry County landscape. At the river's crossing points, vital local landmarks include the Lavaca Bridge, Case Bridge, and Hardin Bridge, which connect the isolated ranching roads across the water. On the higher ground north of the river, the Lavaca Cem stands near Antelope Cr as a point of interest for genealogists and local historians tracking early settlers. The terrain is defined by dramatic shifts in elevation, from the heights of Rock Hill to the namesake Coburn Canyon. A network of section-line roads and trails like Pole Creek Rd and Mills Rd provide the only infrastructure in this sparsely populated cattle country, marking the boundary where Cherry County meets Sheridan County.