1970 Map of Gothenburg

About this map

The Platte River valley defines the landscape of this 1970 Nebraska survey, where the Gothenburg settlement thrives at the intersection of early irrigation infrastructure and major transportation corridors. The city grid, centered around Lafayette Park, is bounded by the Union Pacific railroad and a complex network of man-made waterways, including the Gothenburg Canal and Lake Helen. These features, alongside the Thirtymile Canal and Tri-County Supply Canal, illustrate the era's sophisticated water management efforts in the western plains. Outside the town center, the map records rural educational and religious landmarks such as School No 47, Christi Cem, and Peckham Cem, while industrial activity is noted via several Gravel Pits along the river's north channel. The Gothenburg Municipal Airport and a series of radio towers indicate the modernizing infrastructure of the mid-twentieth century.