2017 Map of Silver Creek SE

About this map

The Platte River corridor dominates this landscape in eastern Nebraska, where the braided river channels cross the border of Merrick, Platte, and Polk counties. The settlement of Gardiner sits at a geographic crossroads near the northern bank, positioned between the main river and the meandering path of Prairie Creek. The map documents a complex hydraulic environment defined by the South Channel Platte River and the smaller Silver Creek and Clear Cr systems that drain the surrounding lowlands. A strict grid of section roads, such as Monroe Rd and Center Rd, organizes the agricultural interior, while Route 30 provides a primary east-west corridor through the valley, highlighting the persistent importance of this river valley for transportation and settlement.