Sandhills (Nebraska)
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Sandhills in Hooker County, near sunset in October | |
The Sandhills covers portions of northern and western Nebraska. | |
| Area | 19,600 sq mi (51,000 km2) |
| Geography | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| Region | High Plains |
| Coordinates | 42°08′N 102°11′W / 42.13°N 102.19°W |
| Rivers | List
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| Designated | 1984 |
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.