1963 Map of Scottsbluff South

About this map

The North Platte River serves as the dividing line between the growing mid-century urban centers of Scottsbluff and Gering in this 1960s study. The landscape is dominated by the dramatic uplift of the Scotts Bluff National Monument, featuring named formations like Eagle Rock, Sentinel Rock, and Dome Rock. The map meticulously charts the intricate irrigation network essential to the region, including the Fort Laramie Canal and Mitchell Canal, which transformed this high plains terrain into a productive agricultural valley. To the south, the Cedar Valley Oil Field indicates the industrial diversification of the era. Historical transit corridors are well-preserved here, specifically the Emigrant Trail winding through Mitchell Pass, providing a window into the overland migration routes that once defined the Western expansion. Local institutions, from Junior College to the Cedar Valley Chapel, reflect the established social fabric of these Nebraska communities.