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1962 Map of Bertrand NW

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Bertrand NW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1964
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1964

About this map

The braided channels of the Platte River dominate this early 1960s landscape, illustrating a complex riverine environment before extensive modern alteration. The map documents significant irrigation and hydroelectric infrastructure, such as the Phelps County Canal and a Powerplant positioned near the convergence of Dawson and Gosper counties. This era of development is further evidenced by the "under construction" status of Interstate 80, which traces a path just north of the river corridor.

Local rural life is captured through the locations of several one-room schoolhouses, including School No 31 and Spring Creek Sch, and the Robb Cem located in the township of Robb. The transition from the flat river valley to the dissected uplands of Westside highlights the geographical divide between the fertile irrigated bottomlands and the more broken terrain to the south. Other notable community landmarks include the Westminster Woods Camp and the Lexington Bridge, providing vital crossings in this agricultural heartland.