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1968 Map of Ashland East

Name: 1968 Topographic Map of Ashland East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The Platte River corridor defines this landscape near the junction of Saunders, Sarpy, and Cass counties during the late 1960s. The military presence at Camp Ashland (National Guard) sits prominently along the western bank, flanked by Wilburn Island and the expansive rail infrastructure of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy. This era shows a distinctive blend of industrial extraction and riverside recreation, where numerous sandpits and quarries operate alongside leisure destinations like Linoma Beach and Beacon View.

Evidence of rural community life is visible at School No 38 and the Wortman Cem, while small settlements like Melia and Riverside dot the rail lines. The confluence of Wahoo Creek, Salt Creek, and Silver Creek near the town of Ashland highlights a complex drainage system that influenced the local transport network, including the Linoma Airfield and several specialized facilities like a Gaging Station and Heliport.