1954 Map of North Platte

About this map

Lake C W Mcconaughy and the North Platte River dominate the southern landscape of this 1950s era survey, illustrating a massive irrigation and power network. The Sutherland Canal and Tri-County Canal link the reservoirs, feeding into the Sutherland Reservoir and Lake Maloney near North Platte. North of the river valley, the topography shifts abruptly into the rolling Sand Hills, a region defined by intricate valley systems like Cherry Valley and Snyder Valley. The map reveals a high density of rural infrastructure, including numerous family-named landmarks like Packard Ranch and a network of district schools such as Rosebud School and Madron School. The Nebraska National Forest stands as a distinct green preserve near Halsey, while the Union Pacific railroad tracks provide the primary transit corridor through the Platte Valley, connecting river towns from Brule to Maxwell.