“Just as many of the lands that make up today’s national parks were the spiritual homes for the
indigenous tribes who lived there, they had a profound and often spiritual impact on the settlers
who first saw them and on the visionaries who fought tirelessly to preserve them as the common
property of the American people. They saw in them a visual, tangible representation of God’s
majesty. Our film celebrates the beauty of these parks and the vision and foresight of
the men and women who made sure that this land would be preserved.”
~Ken Burns, American Filmmaker
Dawes County, named after 1885 Governor James W. Dawes, lies in the extreme NW portion of Nebraska. Encompassing more than 1,390 square miles, this Nebraska county is home to three nationally protected areas: Nebraska National Forest, Oglala National Grassland, and Pine Ridge National Recreation Area.
Put simply, It is one of the most beautiful places in America.
As of the census of 2,000, Dawes County, NE was home to 9,060 people–which means that the population density is six people per square mile.
Abandoned school house, Dawes County, NE.
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