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1962 Map of Central City East

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Central City East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The Platte River dominates this mid-century landscape, carving out a complex system of braided channels and named islands including Prairie Island, Long Island, and Cedar Island. To the north, the Union Pacific railroad corridor anchors Central City, which serves as a vital hub near the Warm Slough. The rural character of the region is defined by widely dispersed community landmarks such as Hord Sch, Mamre Ch, and the Mt Zion Cem south of the river bluffs.

A distinct transition occurs between the river valley and the high Bluffs to the south, where the terrain levels out into the South Platte area. This 1962 survey reveals a transition in transportation and local infrastructure, from the industrial Gravel Pits and Sewage Disposal plant near the city to recreational and aviation sites like Hord Lake State Recreation Area and Bankson Airport. Further south, the small settlements of Hordville and Kronborg mark the agricultural grid alongside the Big Blue River headwaters.