2011 Map of Niobrara

About this map

The confluence of the Missouri River and the Niobrara River dominates this 2011 survey, illustrating the complex hydrology where these major waterways meet. The settlement of Niobrara sits just south of the riverbanks, anchored by the Niobrara Post Office. To the north, across the state line into South Dakota, the small settlement of Perkins is situated near the upper reaches of Coffee Creek. The landscape is etched with local history, evidenced by the Norwegian Cemetery and Pioneer Cemetery, which reflect the early ethnic and pioneer settlement patterns of Knox County. A network of section-line roads, including Norwegian Hill Rd, grid the agricultural uplands, while the river valley features distinct landforms like Jones Island and the Mormon Canal. This map captures the modern footprint of a river town that has historically navigated the shifting courses of its surrounding waters.