Old Maps of Council Bluffs, Iowa for Metal Detecting

1. 1893 Map of Omaha

   

   1893 Omaha

   1893 Print · USGS

   The Missouri River valley at the close of the 19th century shows a landscape defined by industrial expansion and volatile waterways. Genealogists and historians can trace early street layouts in Omaha and Council Bluffs or locate old crossings near Florence and Crescent.

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4. 1954 Map of Omaha, 1967 Print

   

   1954 Omaha

   1967 Print · USGS

   Mid-century development radiates from the river bluffs into the agricultural heartland during this period of post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Atlantic and Red Oak or locate the sprawling grounds of Offutt Air Force Base and Manawa Lake.

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7. 1956 Map of Council Bluffs North, 1958 Print

   

   1956 Council Bluffs North

   1958 Print · USGS

   Council Bluffs and the surrounding loess hills of Pottawattamie County are shown here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can find numerous local landmarks, from Walnut Hill Cem and Lincoln High Sch to the rail lines of the Chicago Great Western.

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10. 1956 Map of Omaha North, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Omaha North

    1958 Print · USGS

    North Omaha and the Missouri River bottoms are shown in the mid-fifties as the city’s industrial and educational footprint expanded. Researchers can trace historic institutions like Fort Omaha, Creighton University, and the Omaha Municipal Airport.

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13. 1956 Map of Council Bluffs South, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Council Bluffs South

    1958 Print · USGS

    Council Bluffs and its southern environs appear in the mid-fifties as a vital rail and river hub. Local historians can trace the foundations of Lake Manawa State Park and locate vanished landmarks like the Council Bluffs Municipal Airport and Eureka Sch.

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16. 1956 Map of Omaha South, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Omaha South

    1958 Print · USGS

    The mid-century expansion of Omaha and Bellevue is captured here as neighborhoods pushed toward the Missouri River and massive rail yards. Researchers can trace family sites among dozens of landmarks like West Lawn Cemetery, Offutt Air Force Base, and South Omaha schools.

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19. 1957 Map of Omaha

    

    1957 Omaha

    1957 Print · USGS

    Western Iowa and the Missouri River valley are seen here in the mid-fifties during the height of the rail-and-road era. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Chicago And North Western or locate Cold War landmarks like Offutt Air Force Base.

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22. 1958 Map of Omaha

    

    1958 Omaha

    1958 Print · USGS

    Omaha and Council Bluffs stand at the center of this mid-fifties landscape, where the Missouri River splits the urban plains of Nebraska from the rolling hills of western Iowa. Genealogists can trace the rail lines of the Wabash RR and Illinois Central RR to rural settlements like Missouri Valley and Red Oak.

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25. 1985 Map of Omaha

    

    1985 Omaha

    1985 Print · USGS

    Mid-century development and heavy rail infrastructure define the Missouri River corridor between Nebraska and Iowa. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprints of Offutt Air Force Base, Forest Lawn Cemetery, and the Iowa School for the Deaf.

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28. 1994 Map of Council Bluffs South

    

    1994 Council Bluffs South

    1994 Print · USGS

    Southern Council Bluffs and the Missouri River bottoms are captured here in the mid-nineties during a period of industrial and recreational development. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Plumer Cem or follow the Wabash Trace Nature Trail past the Iowa School for the Deaf.

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31. 1994 Map of Council Bluffs North

    

    1994 Council Bluffs North

    1994 Print · USGS

    Council Bluffs and the Missouri River bluffs appear in the 1990s during a period of steady growth and civic development. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like St Marys Cem, the Lewis & Clark Hist Mon, and the Glendale Sch.

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34. 1994 Map of Omaha South, 1995 Print

    

    1994 Omaha South

    1995 Print · USGS

    Omaha and Bellevue thrive along the Missouri River in the mid-nineties, showing a landscape defined by military aviation and dense neighborhood history. Researchers can trace local roots through numerous sites like St Johns Cem, Rosenblatt Stadium, and the extensive grounds of Offutt Air Force Base.

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37. 1994 Map of Omaha North, 1995 Print

    

    1994 Omaha North

    1995 Print · USGS

    The northern reaches of Omaha and the Missouri River floodplains are captured here in the mid-1990s. Researchers can locate landmark institutions like Creighton University and St Cecilia Cathedral, or trace family roots in the large Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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40. 2010 Map of Omaha South, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Omaha South

    2010 Print · USGS

    The Missouri River corridor between Omaha and Bellevue comes alive in this 2010 survey of eastern Nebraska and western Iowa. Researchers can trace the heritage of local neighborhoods through sites like Bohemian Cemetery, Sarpys Trading Post, and the campus of Bellevue University.

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43. 2010 Map of Council Bluffs North, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Council Bluffs North

    2010 Print · USGS

    Council Bluffs and the northern Iowa-Nebraska borderlands are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace numerous local burial sites like Hazel Dell Cemetery and Fairview Cemetery or locate the historic Crescent Post Office.

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46. 2010 Map of Council Bluffs South, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Council Bluffs South

    2010 Print · USGS

    The Missouri River floodplain south of Council Bluffs appears here in a period of modern commercial growth and preserved rural history. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds, including Saint Marys Cemetery and Plumer Cemetery near the Lutherische Kirche.

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49. 2011 Map of Omaha North, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Omaha North

    2011 Print · USGS

    Omaha and Council Bluffs are shown in great detail during the early twenty-first century, highlighting the corridor along the Missouri River. Researchers can trace urban development and local history at sites like the Mormon Cemetery, Eppley Airfield, and Creighton University.

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52. 2011 Map of Omaha South, 2011 Print

    

    2011 Omaha South

    2011 Print · USGS

    Greater Omaha and Bellevue are captured in detail during this period of 21st-century growth along the Missouri River. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites at Bohemian Cemetery and Saint Mary Magdalene Cemetery or locate landmarks like Pierce Street Station.

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55. 2013 Map of Council Bluffs North, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Council Bluffs North

    2013 Print · USGS

    The bluffs and drainage basins north of Omaha come into sharp focus in the early 2010s. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Lincoln Hwy past settlements like Crescent and institutions such as Iowa Western Community College.

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58. 2013 Map of Council Bluffs South, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Council Bluffs South

    2013 Print · USGS

    The southern fringes of Council Bluffs are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape of river-bend developments and major water management. Local historians can trace the transition from urban grids to landmarks like Lake Manawa, the Council Bluffs Drive-In-Theatre, and Lutherische Kirche.

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61. 2014 Map of Omaha North, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Omaha North

    2014 Print · USGS

    The riverfront of Omaha and Council Bluffs is shown in detail during the early 2010s, highlighting the complex border at Carter Lake. Researchers can trace urban development and local history through landmarks like Creighton Univ and the Mormon Cem.

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64. 2014 Map of Omaha South, 2014 Print

    

    2014 Omaha South

    2014 Print · USGS

    The Omaha-Bellevue corridor along the Missouri River shows its modern urban density and military importance in this 2014 survey. Researchers can trace family history through a high concentration of sites like Bohemian Cem, Laurel Hill Cem, and the grounds of Offutt AFB.

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67. 2015 Map of Council Bluffs South, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Council Bluffs South

    2015 Print · USGS

    The southern outskirts of Council Bluffs and the Missouri River bottoms are captured here in the mid-2010s. Trace local family history and rural geography through landmarks like Saint Marys Cem, Lake Manawa, and the winding Mosquito Creek.

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70. 2015 Map of Council Bluffs North, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Council Bluffs North

    2015 Print · USGS

    The Missouri River bluffs and the expanding urban footprint of Council Bluffs are documented here during the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites like Cedar Lawn Cem and Hazel Dell Cem or trace the path of the Lewis and Clark Monument Trail.

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73. 2017 Map of Omaha North, 2017 Print

    

    2017 Omaha North

    2017 Print · USGS

    The Missouri River waterfront and the state line between Omaha and Council Bluffs are meticulously detailed in this recent study. Researchers can trace historical sites like the Mormon Pioneer Cem, locate academic landmarks such as Creighton Univ, and examine the intricate geography of Carter Lake.

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