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1966 Map of Cornlea

Name: 1966 Topographic Map of Cornlea
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1985
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1985

About this map

Cornlea sits at the center of this agricultural landscape in Platte County, mapped during the mid-1960s as part of the Department of the Interior’s program for the Missouri River Basin. The town is marked by the Sacred Heart Cem and a prominent Tower, serving as a localized hub for the surrounding farmsteads. The transport geography of the area is particularly noteworthy, showing the Old Railroad Grade cutting across the terrain, alongside the active Union Pacific line.

A network of prairie waterways, including the South Fork of Union Creek, Tracy Creek, and Elm Creek, defines the drainage patterns between the cultivated fields. To the south, Moriah Cem stands as another important genealogical marker. The map also delineates the northern boundary with Madison County, illustrating the rural sections and section lines that have organized Nebraska's farmland for generations.