Sandhills (Nebraska)

Sandhills
Sandhills in Hooker County, near sunset in October
The Sandhills covers portions of northern and western Nebraska.
Area19,600 sq mi (51,000 km2)
Geography
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
RegionHigh Plains
Coordinates42°08′N 102°11′W / 42.13°N 102.19°W / 42.13; -102.19
Rivers
List
  • Niobrara River
  • Snake River
  • North Loup River
  • Middle Loup River
  • Dismal River
Designated1984

The Sandhills, often written Sand Hills, is a region of mixed-grass prairie on grass-stabilized sand dunes in north-central Nebraska, covering just over one quarter of the state. The dunes were designated a National Natural Landmark in 1984.[1]

  1. ^ "Nebraska Sand Hills". National Natural Landmarks. National Park Service.