1962 Map of Newark

About this map

The complex braided channels of the Platte River dominate this 1962 topography, revealing a landscape defined by water and western migration. The Fort Kearney Military Reservation Boundary and Fort Kearney State Park anchor the center of the sheet, preserving the site of the vital 19th-century outpost. North of the river, the Union Pacific railroad runs through the small settlement of Buda, while to the south, the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line serves the community of Newark. The intricate network of the North Channel, Middle Channel, and South Channel creates large mid-river landmasses such as Killgore Island and Elm Island. Rural life is marked by several local institutions, including School No 75 and School No 40, alongside transportation hubs like Kearney Municipal Airport and Schmidt Airfield.