100th Meridian Monument
Where the West Begins
State: Nebraska
County: Dawson County
Founded: 1873
Abandoned: N/A
Peak Population: N/A
The 100th Meridian is the traditional dividing line between the wetter East and the arid West. Cozad, Nebraska marks this line with a monument. Many ghost towns lie west of here, failed by the lack of water that defines the American West.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 15 mins
Quick Facts
- Traditional East/West divide
- Gateway to the frontier
- Many ghost towns lie westward
Location
Address: Cozad, NE
Coordinates: 40.85, -100