1962 Map of Doniphan

About this map

The braided waters of the Platte River dominate this Central Nebraska landscape, dividing the terrain into a complex system of channels and landforms like Mormon Island and Indian Island. Near the western edge, the town of Doniphan sits along the Union Pacific tracks, serving as a focal point for the surrounding agricultural townships of Washington, Deep Well, and Scovill. This survey captures the region as it appeared in the early 1960s with updates from the mid-1970s, illustrating a transition from traditional rural patterns to modern infrastructure. Educational and social life is anchored by rural institutions such as School No 19 and School No 40, while the presence of Camp Cosmopolitan and Camp Augustine along the riverbanks suggests the area's role as a recreational retreat. To the northeast, the Radio Towers (KRGI) stand near Riverside Lake, marking the encroaching influence of the regional hub of Grand Island.