2021 Map of Niobrara

About this map

Niobrara sits at the confluence of major waterways where the Niobrara Wild and Scenic River joins the Missouri National Recreation River. This landscape is defined by the shifting channels and sandbars surrounding Jones Island, where the state line between South Dakota and Nebraska follows the old river course. To the north, the terrain transitions into the high plains of the Perkins area, characterized by a grid of rural roads and established landmarks like Pioneer Cem and Norwegian Cem. The riverfront is highly accessible through an intricate network of local paths, including the George Drouillard Trl, Railroad Trl, and the Upper Missouri River Trl. These trails, along with numerous family-named landmarks such as Harry Miller Cr and Woodworth Ln, reflect a deep history of navigation and early prairie settlement in Knox County and across the river in South Dakota.