1956 Map of Cedar Creek

About this map

The Platte River carves a wide course through this mid-century survey, defining the border between Sarpy Co and Cass Co. The landscape is a study in rural civic life, anchored by a dense network of country schools such as Bell Sch, Sarpy Center Sch, and Chase Sch. Settlement patterns follow the topography and the twin rail lines of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and the Burlington Northern. Industrial activity is evident in the numerous Quarry sites located near the river bluffs. In the north, the small community of Richfield sits at the intersection of rail and road, while the southern bank features the town of Cedar Creek and recreational landmarks like Camp Maha and Crestview Lodge. This edition includes purple photorevisions from the late 1960s and 1970s, showing subtle changes in the river channel and local infrastructure.