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2017 Map of Gibbon South

Name: 2017 Topographic Map of Gibbon South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2017
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

Gibbon serves as a primary rail hub along the northern edge of this landscape, situated where the Union Pacific line parallels the Wood River. The terrain is dominated by the braided channels of the Platte River system, featuring a complex network of waterways including the North Channel, Middle Channel, and South Channel. These channels carve out significant landmasses such as Clark Island, Grand Island, and Fort Farm Island.

South of the river, the settlement of Lowell marks a transition into the more rural sections of Kearney County. Local landmarks like the Saint Paul Cem and family-named roads such as Navaho Rd and Lowell Rd provide essential touchpoints for genealogists. The intricate road grid, including Skeeter Creek Rd and Elm Island Rd, reveals how the agricultural community adapted to the river's shifting presence in the late 20th century.