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1961 Map of Elm Creek West, 1963 Print
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1961 Map of Elm Creek West

USGS Topo · Published 1963

About this map

The braided channels of the Platte River dominate this central Nebraska landscape, which reflects a complex intersection of water management and transportation. By the early 1960s, the irrigation economy was well-established, visible through the Elm Creek Canal and various siphons and flumes that cross the prairie. The Union Pacific railroad corridor serves as the primary east-west spine, passing through the grain-handling hub at Elm Creek and the siding at Trued. Rural life is anchored by established community landmarks, including the Williamsburg Ch and several district schoolhouses like School No 94 and East Twelfth Sch. The map also captures a significant moment in the region's infrastructure development, with a major highway marked as Under Construction just north of the river, signaling the arrival of the interstate era alongside the older gravel roads and irrigation networks.

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Map Details

Date Portrayed1961
Date Published1963
PublisherU.S. Geological Survey
Map TypeTopographic
Scale1:24,000
Physical Dimensions22 x 26.7 inches

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Source Details

SourceU.S. Geological Survey
CopyrightPublic Domain