1985 Map of Grand Island

About this map

Grand Island and Hastings anchor this mid-1980s topographical survey of central Nebraska, a landscape defined by the expansive multi-channeled Platte River. The map meticulously details the braided river system, including named landforms like Mormon Island and Shoemaker Island, which sits between the river's north and middle channels. Transport and industry are evident through the paths of the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads, which parallel the river and connect smaller agricultural hubs like Shelton and Gibbon. Genealogical and local history value is found in features like Parkview Cem in Hastings and Fonner Park in Grand Island. The map also traces the Old Military Reservation Boundary and identifies specialized land use such as the Army National Guard Training Site and the Central Community College campus, reflecting the region's educational and institutional growth.