2011 Map of Alfalfa Center

About this map

Alfalfa Center serves as the focal point of this Platte River valley survey, which illustrates the complex water management systems of central Nebraska. The landscape is defined by the braided channels of the Platte River and the North Channel Platte River, separated by features like Long Island. This intricate hydraulic network includes the Kearney Canal, which winds through the terrain alongside several engineered impoundments, such as Patterson Reservoir and Walter Reservoir, the latter being held by Walter Dam. Further south, the map details the marshy reaches of Whisky Slough. Local history and recreation are centered around the Dove Hill Cemetery and the Meadowlark Hills Golf Course, while the inclusion of the Kearney Rest Area - Eastbound along the interstate corridor highlights the region's importance as a modern transportation artery.