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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Kearney, Nebraska

Explore 6 historic maps of Kearney 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 Kearney's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, 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.
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Start exploring Kearney's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Kearney, NE maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Grand Island
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska is seen here during a period of industrial and agricultural growth, centered on the vital Platte River corridor. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of the U S Naval Ammunition Depot and the Cornhusker Ordnance Plant.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Grand Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska and Northern Kansas are shown here during a period of massive hydraulic and military expansion in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of the Harlan County Reservoir and the massive wartime legacy of the Cornhusker Ordnance Plant.
  7. 1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Grand Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    South-central Nebraska thrived as a rail and industrial hub during the late fifties, shaped by the braided Platte River. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Union Pacific RR through towns such as Kearney or locate the sprawling Cornhusker Ordnance Plant.
  10. 1962 Map of Kearney, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Kearney, 1964 Print
    1962 Kearney
    1964 Print · USGS
    Kearney and the braided Platte River are captured here in the early sixties during a period of infrastructure growth. Researchers can trace the legacy of Nebraska State Teachers College, locate the Old Fort Kearney Military Reservation, or find family ties near Glenwood Park and Buda.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1962 Map of Alfalfa Center, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Alfalfa Center, 1964 Print
    1962 Alfalfa Center
    1964 Print · USGS
    Buffalo County is shown during the early 1960s as a landscape in transition, where new highway construction began to parallel the historic rail lines. Researchers can trace rural school districts like School No 114 and family landmarks near Dove Hill Cem and Alfalfa Center.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1985 Map of Kearney
    1985 Map of Kearney
    1985 Kearney
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-1980s Nebraska life centers on the fertile Platte River valley during a period of significant agricultural and hydraulic development. Researchers can trace irrigation networks like the Phelps County Canal and find regional landmarks from Johnson Lake to the Union Pacific rail lines.
    2 unique versions available
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