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Old Maps of Shelton, Nebraska for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 11 historic maps of Shelton. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Shelton's past.

Shelton, NE maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Wood River
    1895 Map of Wood River
    1895 Wood River
    1895 Print · USGS
    The central Nebraska plains were undergoing a railroad-driven expansion in the 1890s as homesteads filled the townships. Researchers can trace early property lines and rail stops along the Union Pacific (Main Line) at Wood River and the braided channels of the North Channel Platte River.
  4. 1896 Map of Wood River
    1896 Map of Wood River
    1896 Wood River
    1896 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska at the close of the nineteenth century is defined by its massive river islands and burgeoning rail towns. Local historians can trace early prairie commerce through the rail lines connecting Wood River, Shelton, and the distinctive Sugar Bowl terrain.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 1962 Map of Shelton, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Shelton, 1964 Print
    1962 Shelton
    1964 Print · USGS
    The town of Shelton and its surrounding Nebraska river bottoms are captured here in the early 1960s. Researchers can trace rural school districts like School No 33 and School No 5 or follow the Union Pacific tracks past Platte Valley Academy.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1985 Map of Grand Island
    1985 Map of Grand Island
    1985 Grand Island
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Platte River valley in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of braided river channels and massive military-industrial sites. Trace the layout of the Cornhusker Ordnance Plant and find family landmarks like Parkview Cem or Good Samaritan Village.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 2011 Map of Shelton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Shelton, 2011 Print
    2011 Shelton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelton, including Hall County, Buffalo County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2014 Map of Shelton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Shelton, 2014 Print
    2014 Shelton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelton, including Hall County, Buffalo County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2017 Map of Shelton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Shelton, 2017 Print
    2017 Shelton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Shelton, including Hall County, Buffalo County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Shelton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Shelton, 2021 Print
    2021 Shelton
    2021 Print · USGS
    The community of Shelton and the surrounding Platte Valley are shown in the early 2020s, highlighting the area's river-driven geography. Genealogists can locate family sites near Shelton Cem or trace the path of the historic W Old Military Rd.
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