Perkins–Chase–Dundy Corridor

Small-town resilience in Nebraska’s southwest corner. This tri-county corridor celebrates the quiet strength of southwest Nebraska—linking courthouse squares, grain elevators, and contributor-ready storefronts. From Grant to Benkelman, these towns offer a slower pace and a strong sense of place.

Plan Your Journey

• Use the site directory to find places to eat, stay, and explore
• Visit each county module for town-by-town travel guides
• Contribute your own listings, updates, or memories via the contributor page

Contribute to the Perkins–Chase–Dundy Corridor

Want to help grow this corridor? Use the codes below on the contributor page to submit:

• EVT – Events along the route
• DIR – Directory listings for places to eat, stay, or explore
• PG – Page updates or corrections
• UPD – General updates or new submissions

This corridor follows Nebraska Highways 23 and 61 through the Southwest Region, connecting towns across Perkins, Chase, and Dundy Counties. It includes Madrid, Grant, Elsie, Imperial, and Benkelman—each with its own story, courthouse, and community. Explore the towns below or submit your own photos and memories to help preserve this corridor’s legacy.

Explore town pages along the corridor: – Benkelman – Champion – Elsie – Enders – Grant – Haigler – Imperial – Lamont – Max – Madrid – Ough – Parks – Venango – Wauneta

County resources along the corridor: – Perkins County – Chase County – Dundy County

This corridor is built from local knowledge and shared memory. If you have photos, stories, or corrections for any town along Highways 23 or 61, we welcome your input. Visit the Contributor Page to submit materials and help preserve Nebraska’s towns.