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2021 Map of Doniphan

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Doniphan
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

The braided waters of the Middle Channel Platte River and South Channel Platte River dominate this Central Nebraska landscape, creating complex landforms such as Indian Island and Mormon Island. The village of Doniphan sits in the southwestern portion of the map, serving as a primary settlement node alongside the southern reaches of Grand Island. This area reflects the agrarian character of Hall and Hamilton counties, defined by a rigid section-line road grid that accommodates the shifting hydrology of the Platte River system.

Genealogists and local historians can locate the Cedar View Cemetery west of Beaver Creek, while recreation and hydrology researchers can trace the banks of Riverside Lake and the various tributaries including Lincoln Creek. The map documents the modern infrastructure of the region, including the east-west corridor of Interstate 80 as it traverses the river valley between established township boundaries.