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1970 Map of Maxwell SW

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of Maxwell SW
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The confluence of the North Platte River and South Platte River creates a complex hydrologic landscape near North Platte in this 1970 survey. The northern portion of the map is dominated by the industrial and transport infrastructure of the river valley, where the Union Pacific railroad and Interstate 80 parallel the waterways. Evidence of mid-century infrastructure is found in the Tri-County Supply Canal and the Weigh Station, while educational growth is marked by the Mid-Plains Vocational-Technical College.

South of the river valley, the terrain shifts abruptly into the dissected uplands of the Osgood Hills, Payne, and Sellers areas. This rugged transition is dotted with rural landmarks including the Sioux Lookout Historical Mon and local burial sites like Miriam Cem. Aviation history is visible through scattered private and municipal facilities such as Harden Landing Field and Clinch Airpark, showing the integration of flight into this Nebraska ranching and transport corridor.