In the extreme southwest corner of the county, thirty three miles from Kimball, rises the highest point in Nebraska. This site, 5,424 feet above sea level, looks more like a rise in a pasture than the highest point in the state.
GPS Coordinates
N 41 degrees 00.461 minutes
W 104 degrees 01.883 minutes
Panorama Point has become quite a popular attraction. On a clear day you can see the Rocky Mountains to the southwest and enjoy the prairie peacefulness of the great Nebraska Plains. A guest registration book is kept at the marker and visitors are asked to sign in.
The Chamber of Commerce office in Kimball will supply you with a map with clear directions to Panorama Point, and also to the three-state corner marker located nearby. Those who visit will have proof with a certificate issued by the Kimball-Banner County Chamber of Commerce.

The Kimball County Irrigation District Board held its first organizational meeting in November 1909. Subsequent meetings resulted in plans for an irrigation system. The design of the canal called for a reservoir, and a north and south ditch. Because of the rough topography a number of aqueducts were required. The aqueducts used on this canal are of particular significance because the flumes used in them were manufactured in Kimball by Patrick Maginnis. He began building flumes used in aqueduct systems in the late 1890s, but his initial attempts resulted in crude and expensive products. After additional refinements, however, he developed the Galvanized Steel Flume that was patented on May 20, 1902. Although there are other aqueducts in the region they do not retain the high degree of integrity of this aqueduct. It is an exceptionally well preserved example of a type of early twentieth century engineering that was essential to the irrigation system in areas of rough terrain.

With 917 acres of land and a 270-acre lake, Oliver Reservoir State Recreation Area is the only waterbased recreational facility in the southwest Panhandle. Located 8 miles west of Kimball on U.S. 30, Oliver offers the same basic facilities as those found at similar recreation areas across the state.

Facilities include a campground, two boat ramps and docks, swimming beach, change houses, drinking water, vault toilets, picnic tables, shelters, grills, lighting and parking lots. Landscaping and tree plantings add beauty and shade to the area.

Nearly all of the established recreation facilities are located on the north shore of the lake and are accessible from U.S. 30 via three entrances. The south side of the lake is maintained in a primitive state for hiking, fishing and hunting.

Amazing sunrises and sunsets; wide-open spaces and endless skies - these are what you will experience in Western Nebraska.


Clean air and water, friendly people and a small-town atmosphere are yours to enjoy in Kimball-Banner Counties.

Come see why we choose to live here and maybe you will want to join us.

The Fossil Freeway is a one-of-a-kind highway corridor between Nebraska's Panhandle and The Black Hills in South Dakota where one will experience the wonders of our rich fossil history. Step back in time as you visit many exceptional sites along this route, which exhibit rare and remarkable treasures from our prehistoric past.

There are seven fossil sites along Highway north of Kimball to Rapid City, South Dakota - six in Nebraska and one in South Dakota. Please visit the Fossil Freeway link below to get complete information about these fascinating sites.

FOUR WINDS GOLF COURSE was designed to be enjoyed by the individual golfer regardless of his or her ability, and to be as challenging as one desires. With five sets of tees, 5400 yards (Red) as the shortest, and 6903 yards (Silver) as the Championship course, the golfer may make his or her own choice. If one selects the Silver Course, please keep in mind that not only the distance is greater but accuracy also becomes a factor.

Golfers may call (308) 235-4241 for tee times, but normally, during the week, there is little delay in getting on the course. Four Winds Golf Course is aptly named, it is not uncommon for the golfers to experience breezes from all four directions during an eighteen hole round, caused by the natural hills and trees. While the course was under construction, over 5,000 trees were planted which are now fully grown and helps define the individual fairways. There are three water hazards on the course, holes 3, 4, 10 and 13, none with forced carry.