2011 Map of Kearney

About this map

The braided channels of the Platte River dominate the southern landscape of Kearney, creating a complex network of islands and waterways such as Black Island, Evarts Island, and Governor Island. The city itself is anchored by the University of Nebraska at Kearney, with the urban grid extending toward the Buffalo County Fairgrounds and the Kearney Drive-In Theater. North of the city center, water management and recreation converge at the Staubitz and Holmes Reservoir and the Buffalo Ridge Golf Course. Transportation and infrastructure are central to the area's layout, featuring the Kearney Municipal Airport to the east and the Kearney Rest Area - Westbound along the interstate. Smaller water features like Kea Lake, Whisky Slough, and the Crooked Creek Ditch reflect the region's intricate drainage and irrigation history.