2012 Map of Van Tassell

About this map

Van Tassell sits at the heart of this high plains landscape on the Wyoming-Nebraska border, where the headwaters of the Niobrara River wind through the southern half of the quadrangle. The settlement is positioned along the primary east-west corridor, serving as a hub for the surrounding ranching and agricultural lands defined by a grid of rural routes like Henry Rd and Hoover Rd. The terrain is characterized by broad drainage basins, notably the Van Tassell Cr which flows southward to meet the river. To the northwest, the prominent landmark of Steamboat Rock rises above the valley, providing a distinct navigational point in the otherwise open country. This 2012 survey illustrates the enduring rural structure of the region, documenting the relationship between the central village, the vital waterway of the Niobrara, and the local road network including N Van Tassell Rd and S Van Tassell Rd.