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2011 Map of Cornell Dam

Name: 2011 Topographic Map of Cornell Dam
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2011
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2011

About this map

The Niobrara River carves through this landscape, defining the character of the terrain with its winding course and several named tributaries. This 2011 survey reveals a quiet, river-focused geography where water management and crossings are central, anchored by the Cornell Dam and the nearby Cornell Bridge. The presence of Fort Falls and Tyler Falls along the river's path indicates the dramatic shifts in elevation that occur along this waterway.

Agricultural land use is represented by the Bryant Ranch in the northern reaches, while the river's connectivity is maintained by local infrastructure like the Buffalo Bridge. Numerous creeks, including Big Beaver Creek, Crooked Creek, and Little Beaver Creek, form a complex drainage network that feeds into the main river valley, illustrating the hydrological patterns of this border region between Nebraska and South Dakota.