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1962 Map of Wood River

Name: 1962 Topographic Map of Wood River
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1993
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1993

About this map

Wood River serves as the central hub of this Nebraska landscape, where the Union Pacific railroad and Interstate 80 cut across the fertile valley. The town site is flanked by historical markers of community life, including the Wood River Cem to the north and rural education centers like Woodland Sch and School No 63 situated in the outlying sections.

The southern portion of the map is dominated by the complex hydrology of the Platte River, which splits into the North Channel, Middle Channel, and South Channel. This braided river system creates large landforms such as Shoemaker Martin Island and provides the foundation for several conservation sites, including the Cattail State Wildlife Management Area and the Cheyenne State Wildlife Mgmt Area. The grid of early roads and section lines reveals a landscape deeply tied to the agricultural and natural rhythms of Hall County.