1985 Map of Cooper Canyon

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a deep valley through the Nebraska sandhills in the mid-1980s, serving as the central topographical feature of this region. Much of the southern portion of the map is occupied by the Samuel R McKelvie National Forest, illustrating a landscape managed for conservation and timber. River crossings are notably scarce, with the Anderson Bridge and Hockenbury Bridge providing the primary transit points across the waterway. The land is defined by drainage patterns including McCann Canyon, McFarland Canyon, and Cooper Canyon, which feed into the main river valley. A significant portion of the riverfront is designated as a State Wildlife Management Area, reflecting the ecological importance of this riparian corridor within the broader Cherry County landscape.