1954 Map of Scottsbluff

About this map

Scotts Bluff National Monument and the surrounding high plains are documented here during a period of mid-century infrastructure growth. The North Platte River serves as the central artery for the region, paralleled by the Union Pacific railroad and a network of irrigation works like the Tri-State Canal. This landscape is defined by its iconic geological markers, including the legendary Chimney Rock, Castle Rock, and Courthouse Rock, which served as vital landmarks for westward travelers.