2021 Map of Central City West

About this map

Central City serves as the focal point of this Merrick County survey, situated at the junction of the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe railroads. The town's grid extends toward the Warm Slough and Silver Cr, illustrating a landscape shaped by historical rail traffic and the modern aviation presence at the Central City Municipal Airport - Larry Reineke Field. To the south, the massive braided channel of the Platte River defines the border between Merrick and Hamilton counties, containing notable features like Bushes Island. The agrarian character of the region is evident in the transition from the structured streets of Marquette in the southeast to the smaller settlement of Paddock along the rail line. Small-scale water management is visible through the Larsen Reservoir and Sherman Reservoir, which support the intensive agricultural use of the Platte River valley.