The Loup River and Platte River dominate this landscape west of Columbus, where complex water management systems define the local geography. The massive Loup River Canal and Lake Babcock in the northeast contrast with the natural meandering of Barnum Cr and Lost Cr. This 2014 survey documents the western edge of Columbus and the distinct settlement of Duncan to the southwest, situated along the Union Pacific rail corridor and US Highway 30. Local history is anchored by the Jackson Cem near Duncan and the smaller communities of Sheldonville and Lakeview. The map illustrates the convergence of high-capacity transportation, including Us-81 and the Lost Creek Pky, with the industrial and agricultural heart of Platte County.
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1896 · Stromsburg
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1899 · David City
USGS Topo · 1:125,000
1955 · Fremont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1957 · Fremont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Fremont
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1958 · Monroe
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Duncan
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Columbus SW
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Silver Creek SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000
1958 · Columbus SE
USGS Topo · 1:24,000