1958 Map of Columbus SW

About this map

The confluence of the Platte River and its intricate drainage systems defines this part of the Nebraska landscape in the late 1950s. The survey illustrates the complex hydrology of the South Channel Clear Creek and the main branch of Clear Creek, which carve through the townships of Butler and Polk County. This era of rural development is marked by a systematic network of local education, evidenced by the distribution of one-room schoolhouses like School No 16 and School No 18 across the agricultural grid. The southern portion of the map transitions into the distinctive terrain of Canada and Clear Creek, where the land rises sharply from the river valley. Community life is anchored by landmarks such as St Andrews Ch, while the local economy is reflected in industrial sites like the Gravel Pit near the island flats.