1951 Map of Atwood

About this map

The South Platte River and its accompanying floodplains anchor the landscape of this 1951 Logan County survey, where agricultural irrigation and transportation networks converge. The settlement of Atwood sits at the junction of the Union Pacific and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads, illustrating the area's role as a transit hub during the mid-century. North of the river, the terrain is defined by an extensive system of water management features, including the North Pawnee Canal, Davis Bros Ditch, and numerous unnamed ditches that supported local farming.