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1970 Map of North Platte East

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of North Platte East
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 river commerce and transportation infrastructure defines this portion of Lincoln County just east of North Platte. The North Platte River winds through the southern landscape, paralleled by the vital Union Pacific railroad corridor. This area serves as a primary transit and service hub for the region, anchored by the expansive Lee Bird Field and municipal utilities like the Sewage Disposal Ponds.

Rural life in the 1970s is evidenced by community landmarks such as Hall Sch and Our Redeemer Sch, while the presence of a Radio Tower (KNOP-TV) speaks to the area's role in regional broadcasting. The drainage of Whitehorse Creek and various wells illustrate the water management necessary for this Nebraska landscape. Residential pockets like the Trailer Park near Memorial Park sit adjacent to industrial features such as the Gravel Pit, showing the close proximity of industry and daily life on the city's edge.