2014 Map of Brady SW

About this map

The Platte River meanders across this Central Nebraska landscape, defining a complex network of channels and braided sandbars in the vicinity of Brady. The topography is dominated by large, named landforms within the river's path, including Brady Island, Chester Island, and McCullough Island. These features illustrate the historical shifting of the riverbed and the reliance on specific crossings and island agriculture in Lincoln County. To the north, the land rises away from the floodplain toward the drainage of Pawnee Cr, while the lowland area is marked by the Pawnee Slough. This 2014 survey documents the modern transportation corridors that parallel the river, including Us-30 and historic routes like Ft McPherson Rd, which points to the area's frontier military history. The grid of rural roads, such as Haythorn Rd and McCullough Rd, underscores the organized agricultural development of the Platte Valley.