2021 Map of Orella

About this map

Oglala National Grassland dominates this high-plains landscape in northwest Nebraska, where the settlement of Orella sits along the Sioux Co Dawes Co boundary. The terrain is defined by dramatic geological markers such as Sugar Loaf Butte, Twin Butte, and the Waldon Hills, which rise above the drainages of Long Br Cr and Green Tree Cr. This 2021 survey illustrates the careful management of water in an arid environment, documenting a series of catchments including Agate Dam Reservoir, Board Gate Dam Reservoir, and Hawk Nest Reservoir. Transportation through this remote stretch of the Panhandle is limited to primary corridors like Toadstool Rd and Orella Rd, which provide access to these protected public lands and ranching tracts.