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2017 Map of Hershey East

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

USGS Topo · Published 2017

About this map

The North Platte River and South Platte River converge toward the east in this portion of Lincoln County, defining a landscape shaped by water and transport. The village of Hershey serves as the local anchor, situated near the Hershey Flying Service Field and a network of irrigation works including the Birdwood Canal and N Platte Canal. These waterways represent a vital agricultural infrastructure that has sustained the Platte Valley for generations.

South of the river, historical transit is marked by W Oregon Trail Rd, while the settlement of Birdwood sits along the rail line to the east. Genealogists may find interest in the McNeel Cem located north of the river, while natural features like Beer Slough, Fremont Slough, and Hershey Lake highlight the valley's complex hydrology. The map captures the intersection of early pioneer routes with modern aviation and irrigation systems.