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2021 Map of Silver Creek SE

Name: 2021 Topographic Map of Silver Creek SE
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2021
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2021

About this map

Platte River braiding and the sprawling alluvial plains of the central Platte valley dominate this landscape in eastern Nebraska. The map details a complex hydrologic network where the South Channel Platte River diverges through low-lying terrain, flanked by significant tributaries including Prairie Creek to the north and Silver Creek to the west. This area is a classic example of the high-plains riverine corridor, where the water system dictated the original settlement patterns and land use.

The small settlement of Gardiner sits at a critical junction near the northern banks, positioned where several section roads and avenues meet. The map captures the highly structured section-line road grid, including 130 St and 355 Ave, which facilitates agricultural access across the fertile bottomlands. These roads frequently intersect the county lines of Merrick, Polk, and Platte, providing a clear record of administrative boundaries in relation to the shifting river channels and drainage basins like Clear Cr.