2011 Map of Duncan

About this map

The Platte River and Loup River converge in this eastern Nebraska landscape, defining the geographic character of Platte County in the early 21st century. The map illustrates a complex hydraulic network where the Loup River Canal and Lake Babcock serve the region north of Columbus. The settlement of Duncan sits near the southwestern edge, anchored by the Duncan Post Office and the nearby Jackson Cemetery. The transition from the dense street grids of western Columbus to the rural expanses of Sheldonville highlights the area's development pattern along the river valleys. Recreation and community spaces are well-documented, including College View Park and the residential enclaves around Wagners Lake, while smaller tributaries like Barnum Creek and Lost Creek weave through the agricultural sections between the major waterways.