2017 Map of Willow Island

About this map

The Platte River corridor between Gothenburg and Cozad defines this portion of the Nebraska landscape, dominated by a complex network of agricultural water management. The irrigation systems, including the Gothenburg Canal, Cozad Canal, and Stump Ditch, reflect the intensive land use required for farming in the Platte Valley. Centered around the small community of Willow Island, the map captures a rural environment shaped by the North Channel Platte River and several smaller tributaries like Buffalo Cr. Local history is anchored by sites such as the Willow Island Cem and Grand-View Cem, providing specific points of interest for genealogists. Transportation and commerce are represented by local flight facilities like Fiese Airstrip and the Cozad Municipal Airport, alongside a grid of rural roads such as Willow Island Rd that facilitate movement through these agricultural townships.