1962 Map of Central City East

About this map

Platte River braided channels dominate this 1962 landscape, creating a complex network of islands and floodplains including Prairie Island, Island No 1, and Island No 2. This survey, conducted as part of the Missouri River Basin development program, captures the rural transition between Merrick and Hamilton Counties. Agricultural life is anchored by small settlements like Kronborg and Hordville, while the northern portion is defined by the Union Pacific rail corridor and the growth of Central City. Local social history is preserved through the mapping of the Hord Sch, Mamre Ch, and Mt Zion Cem. The geography also reflects mid-century leisure and infrastructure, from the Hord Lake State Recreation Area and Covenant Cedars Camp to the Bankson Airport, situated atop the bluff overlooking the river valley.