The Agate Fossil Beds National Monument anchors this portion of Sioux County, preserving a landscape where the Niobrara River carves through the high plains. Within the monument boundaries, prominent elevations like Carnegie Hill and Univ Hill stand as significant landmarks for researchers and visitors alike. The map documents the human management of this arid environment through the Harris Neece Canal and the Skavdahl Reservoir, which provide critical water infrastructure for the surrounding ranching and agricultural lands. North of the river, the terrain is defined by a series of drainages, including Barngrover Cr, accessed by remote stretches of River Rd and Johnson Dr. This survey captures the intersection of paleontological heritage and modern land use in the Nebraska panhandle.
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1899 · Whistle Creek
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Alliance
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Alliance
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Alliance
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1979 · Harrison SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Mount Edna
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1979 · Agate
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Kyle Creek
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1980 · Glen
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1983 · Whistle Creek NW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000