2014 Map of Hershey West

About this map

The North Platte River and South Platte River converge in this section of Lincoln County, defining a landscape shaped by a sophisticated network of irrigation and water management. Small settlements like Sutherland and Hershey anchor the region, connected by the historical corridor of Us-30. The map reveals the critical role of water diversion for the local economy, tracing the paths of the Paxton Hershey Canal, Birdwood Canal, and the Keith-Lincoln Canal as they cut through the Platte Valley. Beyond the main river channels, smaller waterways like Birdwood Creek and Fremont Slough intersect with a grid of rural roads, including Stark Rd and N Sand Rd. Local history and genealogy interests are marked by sites like Riverside Cem, while the rail and road infrastructure at O'Fallons and Coker highlights the area's significance as a transportation throughway in western Nebraska.