1966 Map of Platte Center
USGS Topo · Published 1967About this map
The village of Platte Center sits at the junction of the Union Pacific railroad and the meandering course of Lost Creek, serving as a central hub for this portion of Platte County in the mid-1960s. The landscape is defined by the broad agricultural plains of Grand Prairie to the north and the intricate drainage systems of Shell Creek and Loseke Creek. The settlement of Tarnov anchors the northwestern corner of the quadrangle, while the southern edge is marked by the engineering of the Loup River Canal. This period of Nebraska's history is reflected in the distribution of rural landmarks, including several numbered country schools like School No 54 and religious sites such as Zion Ch and St Johns Sch. The map records a transition in rural education and community structure, capturing the placement of family cemeteries like Stretter Cem and St Patricks Cem alongside the modern infrastructure of 81.
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