2011 Map of Valley

About this map

The Platte River and Elkhorn River converge in this section of Douglas County, creating a landscape defined by water and lowland drainage features like the Big Slough. The proximity of these major waterways has long influenced local settlement patterns, visible here in the clusters of Valley, Waterloo, and Elk City. Local heritage is anchored by sites such as the Elk City Cemetery and Prospect Hill Cemetery, while the area's transition into a more modern residential and recreational hub is marked by numerous man-made water bodies including Lake Clagus, Riverside Lakes, and Lake Taormina. Aviation history is represented by the Roger Airstrip, situated south of Valley. The map also shows the winding path of Rawhide Creek (Old Channel), illustrating how the shifting river morphology has shaped the geography of eastern Nebraska.