1990s Maps of Nebraska

Explore 49 historic maps of Nebraska from the 1990s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1990s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Nebraska's landscape evolved across the 1990s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1990s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Nebraska's history through authentic maps from the 1990s. This is your window into the past.


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  1. 1990 Map of Wild Mare Lake SW
    1990 Map of Wild Mare Lake SW
    1990 Wild Mare Lake SW
    1990 Print · USGS
    Cherry County ranching country is documented in the late twentieth century as a landscape of isolated homesteads and winding river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprints of the Walt Kime Ranch, Minor Ranch, and the crossing at Clifford Bridge.

  2. 1990 Map of North Valley
    1990 Map of North Valley
    1990 North Valley
    1990 Print · USGS
    The ranching country of Cherry County comes into focus in the late 1980s, showcasing the remote settlements of the Nebraska Sandhills. Genealogists and local historians can locate family holdings like the Steve Kime Ranch and the North Valley Sch.

  3. 1990 Map of Merriman NE
    1990 Map of Merriman NE
    1990 Merriman NE
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills come alive in this late twentieth-century record of the borderlands between Cherry County and South Dakota. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy holdings like the Steve Moreland Ranch or the Quibble Ranch near Goose Lake.

  4. 1990 Map of Wild Mare Lake SE
    1990 Map of Wild Mare Lake SE
    1990 Wild Mare Lake SE
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska sandhills in the late eighties and early nineties are documented here in high detail. Researchers can trace the winding path of the Snake River and the remote reaches of Gordon Creek across the township lines.

  5. 1990 Map of Merriman
    1990 Map of Merriman
    1990 Merriman
    1990 Print · USGS
    Northern Nebraska's ranching country is documented here in the late twentieth century near the South Dakota border. Genealogists and historians can trace family landholdings like Sandoz Ranch and Gray Ranch or locate the Merriman town site.

  6. 1990 Map of Irwin
    1990 Map of Irwin
    1990 Irwin
    1990 Print · USGS
    Cherry County ranching country and the Nebraska-South Dakota border are captured here in the 1990s. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named outposts like Wiley Ranch and Irwin alongside hydrological landmarks such as Log Cabin Lake and Scott Meadow.

  7. 1990 Map of Irwin SE
    1990 Map of Irwin SE
    1990 Irwin SE
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Niobrara River dominates this Cherry County ranching landscape as it appeared in the late eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the remote outposts of Arnot Ranch, Nielsen Ranch, and the settlements at Lavaca and Flats.

  8. 1990 Map of Irwin SW
    1990 Map of Irwin SW
    1990 Irwin SW
    1990 Print · USGS
    The ranching country of Cherry County comes to life in the 1990s as family-held lands sprawl toward the Niobrara River. Trace the locations of rural schoolhouses like School No 78 and old homesteads including the Balius Ranch.

  9. 1990 Map of Wild Mare Lake
    1990 Map of Wild Mare Lake
    1990 Wild Mare Lake
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills in the late eighties are captured here during a period of transition for high-plains ranching. Researchers can trace the footprints of large family operations like Churn Ranch and Shadbolt Ranch near Wild Mare Lake.

  10. 1990 Map of Trumbull Lake
    1990 Map of Trumbull Lake
    1990 Trumbull Lake
    1990 Print · USGS
    The ranching landscape of the Nebraska-South Dakota border is meticulously detailed in this late twentieth-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named homesteads such as Bear Creek Ranch and Skinner Ranch alongside water features like Trumbull Lake.

  11. 1990 Map of Merriman SE
    1990 Map of Merriman SE
    1990 Merriman SE
    1990 Print · USGS
    The ranchlands of Cherry County are captured here in the late twentieth century as the Niobrara River winds through the hills. Genealogists and local historians can locate established family holdings including Simmons Ranch and McGaughey Ranch.

  12. 1990 Map of Pole Creek Valley
    1990 Map of Pole Creek Valley
    1990 Pole Creek Valley
    1990 Print · USGS
    In the Nebraska Sandhills during the late twentieth century, this area shows a landscape defined by cattle ranching and water. Family researchers can locate historic holdings like the Albert Timm Ranch and Cobb Ranch along the Niobrara River and Pole Creek.

  13. 1990 Map of Atchison
    1990 Map of Atchison
    1990 Atchison
    1990 Print · USGS
    Northeast Kansas and northwest Missouri meet at the winding Missouri River in this late twentieth-century record of a historic border region. Researchers can trace the paths of the Pony Express Trail and the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railway while locating landmarks like St Benedicts College and Mount Vernon Cem.

  14. 1990 Map of Bornemann Lake
    1990 Map of Bornemann Lake
    1990 Bornemann Lake
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills come into focus in the late 1980s, where cattle ranching defines the remote landscape of Cherry County. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family operations like Zlomke Ranch, Burton Ranch, and the waters of Bornemann Lake 3512.

  15. 1990 Map of Gypsy Valley
    1990 Map of Gypsy Valley
    1990 Gypsy Valley
    1990 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska sandhills in the late twentieth century are defined by large ranching operations and the winding Snake River. Researchers can trace family-named sites like Ladely Ranch, the Hart Lake School, and the remote Merrill Landing Strip.

  16. 1990 Map of Wild Mare Lake NW
    1990 Map of Wild Mare Lake NW
    1990 Wild Mare Lake NW
    1990 Print · USGS
    Cherry County ranching country is captured here during the late 1980s, showing the intricate dune formations of the Sandhills. Researchers can locate the expansive Jensen Ranch and trace the thin network of unimproved roads and trails that cross this remote landscape.

  17. 1990 Map of Merriman SW
    1990 Map of Merriman SW
    1990 Merriman SW
    1990 Print · USGS
    Cherry County ranching life in the early nineties is centered on the winding Niobrara River corridor. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Ben Cady Ranch, Iske Ranch, and the crossing at Madison Bridge.

  18. 1990 Map of Tremain, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Tremain, 1995 Print
    1990 Tremain
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Wyoming and Nebraska borderlands are captured here in the 1990s as a landscape of isolated family ranches and deep canyons. Researchers can locate long-standing sites like Tremain Ranch, the Epworth Cem, and the prominent Ninemile Rock.

  19. 1990 Map of Robb Draw, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Robb Draw, 1995 Print
    1990 Robb Draw
    1995 Print · USGS
    The high plains along the Wyoming and Nebraska border are captured here during the 1990s as a landscape shaped by vital irrigation. You can trace the engineering of the Fort Laramie Canal and locate local landmarks like Janise, Togy Mound, and Eagle Nest.

  20. 1990 Map of Lyman, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Lyman, 1995 Print
    1990 Lyman
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-Wyoming borderlands come alive in this late twentieth-century survey of the North Platte River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the Emigrant Trail past Henry or explore the irrigation networks serving Lyman and Sears.

  21. 1990 Map of Carpenter Ranch, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Carpenter Ranch, 1995 Print
    1990 Carpenter Ranch
    1995 Print · USGS
    The high plains of the Nebraska Panhandle meet the Wyoming border in the 1990s, revealing a landscape shaped by ranching and irrigation. Researchers can trace land use through named features like Carpenter Ranch, the Interstate Canal, and several family-named landmarks like Milligan Windmill.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1990 Map of Mc Compsey Pass, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Mc Compsey Pass, 1995 Print
    1990 Mc Compsey Pass
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Wyoming and Nebraska high plains are captured here in the 1990s, showcasing a landscape of ridge-top passes and essential cattle-country water sources. Trace family ranching roots through Spahr Ranch or locate named landmarks like McCompsey Pass and Devils Armchair.

  23. 1990 Map of Torrington SE, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Torrington SE, 1995 Print
    1990 Torrington SE
    1995 Print · USGS
    The Wyoming and Nebraska borderlands come alive in the 1990s as the North Platte River meets a legacy of westward migration. Trace the historic Emigrant Trail near Hunton Meadows and explore the vast irrigation network of the Interstate Canal.

  24. 1990 Map of Lone Sand Hill, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Lone Sand Hill, 1995 Print
    1990 Lone Sand Hill
    1995 Print · USGS
    The High Plains straddle the state line in the 1990s where the fence lines of Wyoming and Nebraska meet. Researchers can trace the topography surrounding Lone Sand Hill and locate vital water infrastructure like the solitary well near the Goshen County border.

  25. 1990 Map of Spoon Butte, 1995 Print
    1990 Map of Spoon Butte, 1995 Print
    1990 Spoon Butte
    1995 Print · USGS
    The high plains borderland between Wyoming and Nebraska is shown here as it remained in the early nineties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the topography around Spoon Butte and follow the natural water routes of Sheep Creek and George Draw.

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