1971 Map of Cozad

About this map

The Platte River corridor dominates this central Nebraska landscape, defining a complex network of irrigation and historical transit. The city of Cozad sits at the heart of the valley, showing its layout from the High Sch and Hospital to the Cozad Municipal Airport. This 1971 field-checked survey highlights the critical role of water management in the region, tracing the Cozad Canal, Alfalfa Canal, and Thirtymile Canal as they support the agricultural economy. Parallel to the river, the Union Pacific railroad and the Emigrant (Approximate Location) Trail reflect the enduring path of transcontinental movement. Outside the city center, the map identifies small rural hubs like Darr and several numbered schoolhouses, including School No 29 and School No 66, which provide specific points of interest for genealogists and local historians studying the rural township structure of Dawson County.