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1954 Map of North Platte

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of North Platte
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1976
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1976

About this map

North Platte and the surrounding Sand Hills define this mid-1970s look at Nebraska's central high plains. The landscape is characterized by the confluence of the North Platte River and South Platte River, a vital water corridor that supported the development of the Union Pacific railroad and U S Highway 30. Large-scale water management is evident through the presence of Lake C W McConaughy, held by Kingsley Dam, and the extensive North Platte Canal system that feeds the Sutherland Reservoir.

Cultural and historical sites are scattered throughout the river valleys and forest lands, including the Fort McPherson National Cem and the Buffalo Bill Ranch State Park. To the north, the Nebraska National Forest stands as a distinct contrast to the sprawling dunes of the Sand Hills, where isolated settlements like Thedford, Tryon, and Arthur serve as remote ranching hubs. The network of the Burlington Northern railroad cuts through the northeastern corner, following the Middle Loup River past Dunning and Halsey.