MileByMile.com Personal Road Trip Guide Nebraska State Highway #12 "Valentine Nebraska (Junction of US Highway 83 to Sioux City, Nebraska (Junction of US 20)" Miles ITEM SUMMARY 0.0 Junction: US State Nebraska Highway 12 begins at an intersection with US state highway Highway 83 83 in Valentine, Nebraska. Colburn Park. Ecological park. Mill Pond. Valentine City Park. Fish Hatchery Lake. Cherry County Hospital, in Valentine, Nebraska. Altitude: 2582 feet 3.2 Niobrara National Scenic Niobrara Scenic River, located just east or the highway runs along the River, NE western bank of Niobara Scenic River. Altitude: 2408 feet 3.5 Deer Park, Nebraska Deer Park Country Club, NE. Address: HC 14, Box 68A Valentine, NE 69201-9706 Tel.# 402-376-1271 Altitude: 2411 feet 4.1 Fort Niobrara, NE Fort Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge is located in north-central Nebraska along the scenic Niobrara River in Cherry County. Altitude: 2415 feet 4.5 Niobrara National Scenic The Niobrara National Scenic River is located in north-central River, NE Nebraska. Niobrara National Scenic River, "outstandingly remarkable values" including: Fish and Wildlife, Scenery, Fossil Resources, High Water Quality, and Recreation. Niobrara River Near Sparks streamgage at Berry Bridge. Smith Falls, NE is the highest waterfall in the state of Nebraska, east of Valentine, the falls is part of Smith Falls State Park and is adjacent to the Niobrara National Scenic River. Altitude: 2470 feet 14.9 Road Access South access to Smith Falls Nebraska State Park. The park straddles the Nebraska Niobrara National Scenic River - Amenities: Picnic sites, tent camping, restrooms, pay showers, concession, available on the north side of the river. There is a foot bridge to access the south side of the Niobrara River where the falls are located. -e 18.0 Sparks, NE Community of Sparks, NE is an unincorporated community in Cherry County, Nebraska. Altitude: 2602 feet 40.0 Club Creek Reservoir, NE Club Creek Reservoir, Nebraska. Altitude: 2372 feet 48.3 Junction: US State Community of Springview, Nebraska, is a village in Keya Paha County, Highway 183 Nebraska. Nebraska State highway #12 meets US Route #183 to the South and briefly overlaps. Springview Municipal Airport. Altitude: 2448 feet 53.3 Junction: US State At this point, Nebraska US state highway 183 separates Nebraska state Highway 183 highway 12 proceeds to Wewela, Nebraska. Altitude: 2333 feet 61.7 Burton, Nebraska Community of Burton, Nebraska, is a village in Keya Paha County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Altitude: 2142 feet 70.2 Mills, Nebraska Community of Mills, Nebraska is an unincorporated community in northeastern Keya Paha County, Nebraska. Located along local roads northeast of the Village of Springview, the county seat of Keya Paha County. Altitude: 2037 feet 75.3 Junction: State Highway Junction of Nebraska state highway 12 and state highway 137. 137 Southwest to Peterson Reservoir. State Highway 137 overlaps NE state highway 12 at this point. Altitude: 1969 feet 78.2 Richardson Reservoir, NE A local county road that leads to Richardson Reservoir. Altitude: 1955 feet Page 1/5 PDF Document Generated on 2021-May-18 Copyright 2021, Mile By Mile Media MileByMile.com Personal Road Trip Guide 79.8 Junction : State Highway At this point, Nebraska state highway #137 separates from Nebraska 137 state highway #12. This highway continues on a South Dakota State Highway #43 when it leaves Nebraska. Altitude: 2201 feet 89.4 Naper, NE Community of Naper, Nebraska is a village in Boyd County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Altitude: 1982 feet 92.6 Stoltenberg Reservoir, NE Stoltenberg Reservoir. Fishing Altitude: 1932 feet 102.4 Junction: Nebraska State Community of Butte, Nebraska is a village in Boyd County, Nebraska. Highway 11 County seat of Boyd County. Nebraska state highway 11 meets state highway 12 to the east and briefly overlaps. Davis Memorial Library. Altitude: 1785 feet 103.4 Junction: Nebraska State At this point, Nebraska state highway 11 separates from Nebraska state Highway 11 highway 11. Community of Anoka, Nebraska, a village in Boyd County, Nebraska, located north along the Nebraska state highway 11. Altitude: 1798 feet 112.5 Junction: US State Community of Spencer, Nebraska is a village in Boyd County, Highway 281 Nebraska. Junction of Nebraska State Highway 12 overlaps US Highway 281 at this point. Lewis and Clark Camp Site Hostorical Marker, Nebraska. Address: 54731 897 Rd., Crofton, NE 68730-3290 Phone: 402-388-4169. Altitude: 1644 feet 116.0 Junction: US Highway 281 At this point, Nebraska US highway 281 separates Nebraska state highway 12 proceed to Northern Nebraska Plant Reservoir Number 1. Prouty Reservoir Number 4. Schaffer Park. Lions Kiddie Park. Altitude: 1519 feet 119.6 Bristow, NE Community of Bristow, Nebraska is a village in Boyd COunty, Nebraska. Limited Services. Altitude: 1470 feet 125.8 Lynch, NE Community of Lynch, Nebraska is a village in Boyd County, Nebraska. Lies in the northern Nebraska, between the Missouri and Niobrara Rivers. Altitude: 1394 feet 133.0 Monowi, NE. Community of Monowi, Nebraska is a village in Boyd County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Altitude: 1329 feet 140.3 Verdel, NE Community of Verdel, Nebraska is a village in Knox County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Altitude: 1263 feet 143.2 Missouri National Located on the border between Nebraska and South Dakota is the Recreation River, NE Missouri National Recreation River. It lies in parts of Boyd, Cedar, and Dixon counties in Nebraska, and Bon Homme, Charles Mix, Clay, Union, and Yankton counties in South Dakota. Niobrara State Park. Altitude: 1227 feet 148.8 Niobrara Nebraska State Road access north side of highway. Amenities: 76 RV sites with Park electrical hookups 30/50 amp service - 30 non-pad sites no electricity, drinking water, modern restrooms, showers, dump station, picnic tables and grills. - Rentals, 12 two-bedroom cabins and seven three-bedroom cabins. - Day picnic areas - Activities: 14 miles of hiking trails - boat access areas to the Missouri River, boat loading ramps, fishing. -e 149.7 Bridge crossing Crossing the Nebraska Missouri River, a tributary of the Mississippi River. 150.0 Junction: Nebraska State Community of Niobrara, Nebraska is a village in Knox County, Highway 14 Nebraska. Niobrara is a water spread-out village. Junction of Nebraska state highway 14 and state highway 12 briefly overlaps. Altitude: 1234 feet Page 2/5 PDF Document Generated on 2021-May-18 Copyright 2021, Mile By Mile Media MileByMile.com Personal Road Trip Guide 152.9 Junction: Nebraska State Junction of Nebraska State Highway 37 and State Highway 14 overlaps Highway 37 state highway 12. Chief Standing Bear Memorial Bridge - Niobrara, NE border of Nebraska and South Dakota crossing the Missouri River that joins Nebraska Highway 14 to South Dakota Highway 37. Altitude: 1220 feet 154.9 Brazile Creek State Nebraska state highway 12, Brazile Creek State Wildlife Management Wildlife Management Area, Area, NE. Limited Services. Altitude: 1240 feet NE 155.9 Santee, NE Road access to State Spur 54D leads to Community of Santee, Nebraska, is a village in Knox County, Nebraska. Santee Sioux Tribal Housing. Santee Sioux Recreation Park. Altitude: 1240 feet 170.2 Bloomfield, NE 543 Avenue connects with the NE highway #12 and runs southerly where there's a Community, "Bloomfield, Nebraska, a city in Knox County, Nebraska. Altitude: 1795 feet 178.2 Junction: Nebraska State Community of Crofton, Nebraska is a city in Knox County, Nebraska. Highway 121 Junction of state highway 121 and state highway 12. Burbach Park. Northside park. Steffan Reservoir. NE state highway #21 runs north to, Deep Water Recreation Area, Lewis & Clark Lake State Recreation Area, Hideaway Acres State Recreation Area, Tatanka State Wildlife Management Area, Lakeview Golf Course. Altitude: 1444 feet 183.1 Intersection: US Highway US Highway 81 intersect Nebraska State Highway 12. Intersection US 81 Highway 81, Discovery Bridge carries US Route 81 across the Missouri River border of Nebraska and South Dakota. Altitude: 1522 feet 190.1 Junction: Nebraska State Junction of Nebraska State highway 57 and Nebraska State highway 12. Highway 57 Community of Hartington, Nebraska is a city in Cedar County, Nebraska. Hartington Golf Club Address: 101 E Felber St. Hartington, NE 68739 Phone:(402)254-7312. Felber Park. Altitude: 1302 feet 191.2 St. Helena, NE Access road to State Spur 14H/564th Avenue meets NE highway #12, Community of St. Helena, Nebraska, is a village in Cedar County, Nebraska. Altitude: 1306 feet 195.4 Wynot, NE St. James Avenue to, Community of Wynot, Nebraska, a village in Cedar County, Nebraska. Limited Services. Altitude: 1257 feet 199.8 Junction: Nebraska State Junction of Nebraska state highway 15 and state highway 12 which Highway 15 briefly overlaps. Altitude: 1424 feet 201.0 573 Ave North road access to Nebraska Wiseman State Wildlife Management Area. -e 203.4 Obert, NE Community of Obert, Nebraska, is a village in Cedar County, Nebraska. Obert Park. Altitude: 1325 feet 205.9 Maskell, NE Community of Maskell, Nebraska is a village in Dixon County, Nebraska part of the Sioux City. Altitude: 1266 feet 207.5 Junction: Nebraska State At this point, Nebraska state highway 15 separates from Nebraska state Highway 15 highway 12 proceeds north to Vermillion, South Dakota Newcastle border of Nebraska and South Dakota crossing Missouri Rivers that joins Nebraska Highway 15 to South Dakota Highway 19. 888 Road Mulberry Bend State Wildlife Management Area. Altitude: 1316 feet Page 3/5 PDF Document Generated on 2021-May-18 Copyright 2021, Mile By Mile Media MileByMile.com Personal Road Trip Guide 212.2 Newcastle, NE Community of Newcastle, Nebraska is a village in Dixon County Nebraska part of Sioux City. Newcastle Fire Hall. Pfister Park. Buckskin Hills State Wildlife Management Area, Buckskin Hills Lake lies south along 581 Avenue.