Historical Maps of Polk County, Nebraska

What stories do these 39 old maps tell about Polk County's past? From 1896 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Polk County's history through maps:

  • Trace Polk County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Polk County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Polk County, NE maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Stromsburg
    1896 Map of Stromsburg
    1896 Stromsburg
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Stromsburg, York County, Platte County, and others.

  2. 1896 Map of Stromsburg, 1906 Print
    1896 Map of Stromsburg, 1906 Print
    1896 Stromsburg
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Stromsburg, York County, Platte County, and others.

  3. 1896 Map of Stromsburg, 1914 Print
    1896 Map of Stromsburg, 1914 Print
    1896 Stromsburg
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Stromsburg, York County, Platte County, and others.

  4. 1896 Map of Stromsburg, 1940 Print
    1896 Map of Stromsburg, 1940 Print
    1896 Stromsburg
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Stromsburg, York County, Platte County, and others.

  5. 1896 Map of Stromsburg, 1949 Print
    1896 Map of Stromsburg, 1949 Print
    1896 Stromsburg
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Stromsburg, York County, Platte County, and others.

  6. 1899 Map of David City
    1899 Map of David City
    1899 David City
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including David City, York County, and others.

  7. 1899 Map of David City, 1910 Print
    1899 Map of David City, 1910 Print
    1899 David City
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including David City, York County, and others.

  8. 1899 Map of David City, 1949 Print
    1899 Map of David City, 1949 Print
    1899 David City
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including David City, York County, and others.

  9. 1955 Map of Fremont, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Fremont, 1966 Print
    1955 Fremont
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Fremont, Iowa, and others.

  10. 1955 Map of Fremont, 1974 Print
    1955 Map of Fremont, 1974 Print
    1955 Fremont
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Polk County, including Fremont, Iowa, and others.

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