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1958 Map of Columbus SW

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Columbus SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1977
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1977

About this map

The Platte River defines the northern reaches of this landscape, separating Butler Island from the southern plains of Polk County. The terrain transitions from the wide, braided river channels and low-lying South Channel Clear Creek to the more structured section lines and agricultural allotments of the interior. Near the southern bluffs, the name Canada marks a distinct topographic rise overlooking the flats of Clear Creek.

Rural life in the mid-20th century is anchored by local institutions like St Andrews Ch and several district schoolhouses including School No 9 and School No 4. The map reveals a working landscape where industrial activity is visible through scattered Pits, while hydrological monitoring is represented by a Gaging Station along the riverbanks. These features together document the settlement patterns and natural resource management of the Nebraska plains during the 1950s and its later 1970s revision.