1900s (20th Century) Maps of Cedar Rapids, Nebraska

Explore 4 historic maps of Cedar Rapids from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Cedar Rapids's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Cedar Rapids, NE maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Cedar Rapids, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Cedar Rapids, 1956 Print
    1954 Cedar Rapids
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River valley in the mid-fifties shows a prosperous Nebraska rail-and-river landscape shaped by the Union Pacific. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at St Anthony Cem or locate rural landmarks like Standard Sch and Pilot Knob.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Broken Bow
    1955 Map of Broken Bow
    1955 Broken Bow
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska in the mid-fifties is defined by the sweeping Sand Hills and the vital river valleys that supported its ranching and rail towns. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Union Pacific RR and locate settlements like Dannebrog, Broken Bow, and Brewster.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Broken Bow
    1956 Map of Broken Bow
    1956 Broken Bow
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska during the mid-fifties reveals a region defined by its river-valley railroads and the rolling Sand Hills. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy through towns like Broken Bow, Merna, and Anselmo.

  4. 1985 Map of Ord
    1985 Map of Ord
    1985 Ord
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's river valleys were defined by the rail and irrigation networks of the mid-1980s. Genealogists can trace family roots in towns like Ord and Albion or locate landmarks like Pilot Knob and the Pibel Lake State Recreation Area.
    2 unique versions available

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