Historical Maps of Dawson County, Nebraska

What stories do these 94 old maps tell about Dawson 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.

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  • Trace Dawson 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 Dawson County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Dawson County, NE maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Lexington
    1896 Map of Lexington
    1896 Lexington
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Lexington, Cozad, and other nearby areas

  2. 1896 Map of Kearney
    1896 Map of Kearney
    1896 Kearney
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Kearney, Elm Creek, and other nearby areas

  3. 1896 Map of Kearney, 1906 Print
    1896 Map of Kearney, 1906 Print
    1896 Kearney
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Kearney, Elm Creek, and other nearby areas

  4. 1896 Map of Kearney, 1911 Print
    1896 Map of Kearney, 1911 Print
    1896 Kearney
    1911 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Kearney, Elm Creek, and other nearby areas

  5. 1896 Map of Kearney, 1918 Print
    1896 Map of Kearney, 1918 Print
    1896 Kearney
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Kearney, Elm Creek, and other nearby areas

  6. 1896 Map of Kearney, 1929 Print
    1896 Map of Kearney, 1929 Print
    1896 Kearney
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Kearney, Elm Creek, and other nearby areas

  7. 1896 Map of Kearney, 1934 Print
    1896 Map of Kearney, 1934 Print
    1896 Kearney
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Kearney, Elm Creek, and other nearby areas

  8. 1896 Map of Kearney, 1949 Print
    1896 Map of Kearney, 1949 Print
    1896 Kearney
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Kearney, Elm Creek, and other nearby areas

  9. 1899 Map of Lexington
    1899 Map of Lexington
    1899 Lexington
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Lexington, Cozad, and other nearby areas

  10. 1899 Map of Lexington, 1908 Print
    1899 Map of Lexington, 1908 Print
    1899 Lexington
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Lexington, Cozad, and other nearby areas

  11. 1899 Map of Lexington, 1914 Print
    1899 Map of Lexington, 1914 Print
    1899 Lexington
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Lexington, Cozad, and other nearby areas

  12. 1899 Map of Lexington, 1921 Print
    1899 Map of Lexington, 1921 Print
    1899 Lexington
    1921 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Lexington, Cozad, and other nearby areas

  13. 1899 Map of Lexington, 1929 Print
    1899 Map of Lexington, 1929 Print
    1899 Lexington
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Lexington, Cozad, and other nearby areas

  14. 1899 Map of Lexington, 1939 Print
    1899 Map of Lexington, 1939 Print
    1899 Lexington
    1939 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Lexington, Cozad, and other nearby areas

  15. 1899 Map of Lexington, 1949 Print
    1899 Map of Lexington, 1949 Print
    1899 Lexington
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Lexington, Cozad, and other nearby areas

  16. 1902 Map of Gothenburg
    1902 Map of Gothenburg
    1902 Gothenburg
    1902 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Cozad, Gothenburg, and other nearby areas

  17. 1902 Map of Gothenburg, 1927 Print
    1902 Map of Gothenburg, 1927 Print
    1902 Gothenburg
    1927 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Cozad, Gothenburg, and other nearby areas

  18. 1902 Map of Gothenburg, 1942 Print
    1902 Map of Gothenburg, 1942 Print
    1902 Gothenburg
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Cozad, Gothenburg, and other nearby areas

  19. 1951 Map of Mason City SW, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Mason City SW, 1953 Print
    1951 Mason City SW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Cumro, Buffalo County, and other nearby areas

  20. 1951 Map of Oconto SW, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Oconto SW, 1953 Print
    1951 Oconto SW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  21. 1951 Map of Oconto SW, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Oconto SW, 1953 Print
    1951 Oconto SW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  22. 1951 Map of Oconto SE, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Oconto SE, 1953 Print
    1951 Oconto SE
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  23. 1951 Map of Oconto SE, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Oconto SE, 1953 Print
    1951 Oconto SE
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Custer County, United States, and other nearby areas

  24. 1951 Map of Eddyville, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Eddyville, 1953 Print
    1951 Eddyville
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Eddyville, Custer County, and other nearby areas

  25. 1951 Map of Eddyville SW, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Eddyville SW, 1953 Print
    1951 Eddyville SW
    1953 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Eddyville, Custer County, and other nearby areas

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