2014 Map of Cody West

About this map

The settlement of Cody sits at the eastern edge of this landscape, marking a transition between the Nebraska Sandhills and the South Dakota borderlands. Running through the heart of the region is the Cowboy Trl, a long-distance trail following an old rail corridor alongside Us-20. The terrain is defined by the drainage patterns of Hay Cr in the north and Bear Cr to the south, which carve through the distinctive topography of Cherry County and Bennett County. Near the northern boundary, Cody Lake provides a rare concentrated water source in an area otherwise characterized by ephemeral creek beds and rolling sand dunes. This map documents the sparse infrastructure and natural water features that have historically shaped ranching and travel along the South Dakota and Nebraska state line.