2011 Map of Hershey East

About this map

The confluence region between the North Platte River and the South Platte River defines this part of Lincoln County, where a complex network of irrigation and water management supports the Nebraska prairie. This 2011 survey illustrates the sophisticated plumbing of the landscape, featuring the Birdwood Canal, Suburban Canal, and North Platte Canal as they thread through the valley. The village of Hershey sits at the heart of this grid, alongside the small settlement of Birdwood. Local history is anchored by landmarks such as the McNeel Cemetery and the Evans Ranch Airport, while recreation is centered around Morgans Hide-A-Way Campground and several water bodies, including Hershey Lake and East Hershey Lake. The presence of the W Oregon Trail Rd near Beer Slough and Fremont Slough hints at the deep historical paths carved through this river-crossed territory long before modern paving.