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1970 Map of North Platte East

Name: 1970 Topographic Map of North Platte East
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1983
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1983

About this map

The North Platte River flows through the southern portion of this landscape, serving as a focal point for the region's transport and utility infrastructure in the early 1970s. Parallel to the river, the Union Pacific railroad corridor anchors the local economy, supported by industrial sites like the Gravel Pit and the aviation hub at Lee Bird Field. Settlement is concentrated on the southern bank, where a Trailer Park and Memorial Park are situated near the city's expanding urban boundary.

Local education and faith are represented by landmarks such as Hall School and the combined Our Redeemer School & Church. To the north, the terrain transitions into a more sparsely populated area characterized by drainages like Whitehorse Creek and specialized structures including the Beck Flume. The inclusion of the Radio Tower (KNOP-TV) provides a distinct navigational marker for researchers tracking mid-century communication infrastructure.