1962 Map of Grand Island

About this map

Grand Island sits at a critical junction of Nebraska transport and institutions during the early 1960s, defined by the robust rail lines of the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern. The city's social fabric is visible through an extensive network of schools and healthcare facilities, including Central High Sch, St Francis Hospital, and the large VA Hosp complex. The northern edge of the settlement is marked by the sprawling Soldiers and Sailors Home, while the southern reaches follow the gradual curves of the Wood River toward the braided channels of the Platte River.