2014 Map of Alda

About this map

The braided channels of the Platte River dominate this Hall County landscape, creating a complex network of waterways and islands. Three distinct branches—the North Channel Platte River, Middle Channel Platte River, and South Channel Platte River—sweep across the terrain, isolating landmasses such as Shoemaker Island and Mormon Island. This fluvial geography has historically dictated the placement of transportation routes and settlements, with the village of Alda positioned to the north near the Wood River and the Grand Island city limits appearing at the eastern edge.