1970 Map of Lake Maloney

About this map

The South Platte River and its accompanying wetlands, including Beer Slough and Fremont Slough, dominate the northern landscape near the expanding borders of North Platte. This 1970s survey, updated in the early 1980s, documents a transition from agricultural land to urban and recreational development. To the south, the massive Lake Maloney serves as a centerpiece for local activity, featuring Scout Island, Goose Island, and Duck Island. The map shows a clear network of water management, with the Outlet Canal and a Powerhouse indicating the area's role in local infrastructure. Rural education and community life are grounded in the presence of several country schools, such as Miller Sch and Osgood Sch, while the North Platte Fish Hatchery and Clinch Airpark highlight the specialized land use during this period in Lincoln County.