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2014 Map of North Platte West

Name: 2014 Topographic Map of North Platte West
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2014
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2014

About this map

North Platte serves as the focal point of this 2014 survey, where the convergence of the North Platte River and South Platte River dictates the local geography. This confluence, historically significant for western migration and transportation, is flanked by an intricate network of irrigation infrastructure including the Birdwood Canal, N Platte Canal, and several reservoirs. The landscape reflects a transition from the urban grid of the city to the more open, canal-irrigated valley floor and the elevated terrain of W Weaver Hts to the north.

Genealogists and local researchers can identify the N Platte Cem near the city's northern edge and trace the layout of residential developments like those along W Suburban Rd. Notable local landmarks such as Orr Field and Hansen Reservoir provide specific points of interest within the broader river valley. The presence of Scouts Rest Ranch Rd hints at the area's deep ties to late 19th-century history and the ranching heritage of Lincoln County.