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1948 Map of Alliance

Name: 1948 Topographic Map of Alliance
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1948
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1948

About this map

Alliance serves as the focal point of this western Nebraska landscape, appearing here as a vital regional hub shortly after World War II. The map details the urban grid including local landmarks like the Courthouse and City Hall, while the extensive Alliance Airport dominates the central plains. This facility, combined with the intersection of the Chicago and Burlington and Quincy railroads, underscores the area's importance as a transportation and logistics center.

The surrounding terrain is characterized by a high-plains drainage system featuring Snake Creek and several distinct water bodies like Sewer Lake No 1. Rural life is marked by the presence of scattered Windmills, Greenwood Cem, and localized educational centers such as East Point Sch and School No 2. This survey also delineates the boundary between Box Butte Co and Morrill Co to the south, showing the transition from the municipal center to the open ranching country.