2014 Map of Silver Creek SE

About this map

Gardiner sits at the northern edge of a complex riverine landscape where the Platte River and its multiple channels dominate the geography of eastern Nebraska. The map illustrates a distinctive braided river system, featuring the S Channel Platte River and several smaller tributaries like Clear Cr and Prairie Creek that weave through the low-lying valley. This 2014 survey documents a rural environment where county borders—including the intersection of Merrick, Platte, and Polk counties—are defined by these shifting watercourses. The infrastructure is characterized by a precise grid of section-line roads, such as Co Road 38 and 370th Ave, which navigate the wide floodplains between the primary river channel and the smaller Silver Cr.