2017 Map of Eli SW

About this map

The Niobrara River carves a distinct northern boundary through this section of the Nebraska Sandhills, defining a landscape of narrow riparian corridors set against the expansive upland terrain. The river is the primary geographic anchor, punctuated by the Garner Bridge, which serves as a critical crossing point in an otherwise open and sparsely populated ranching environment. To the north, the plateau of Connely Flat rises above the valley floor, illustrating the abrupt elevation changes that characterize this portion of Cherry County. In the southeastern corner of the quadrangle, Medicine Cr provides a secondary drainage pattern, winding through the undulating hills. This 2017 survey reflects the enduring character of the High Plains, where water sources and established river crossings like those on the Niobrara remain the primary drivers of infrastructure and movement across the vast, sandy landscape.