1950s Maps of Dawson County, Nebraska

Explore 16 historic maps of Dawson County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Dawson County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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.
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Start exploring Dawson County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.


Dawson County, NE maps

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  1. 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
    3 unique versions available

  2. 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
    3 unique versions available

  3. 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
    3 unique versions available

  4. 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
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of McCook, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of McCook, 1966 Print
    1954 McCook
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including McCook, Cozad, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1954 Map of North Platte, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of North Platte, 1968 Print
    1954 North Platte
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including North Platte, Ogallala, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1955 Map of Broken Bow
    1955 Map of Broken Bow
    1955 Broken Bow
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Broken Bow, Central City, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Grand Island
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Grand Island, Kearney, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1956 Map of Broken Bow
    1956 Map of Broken Bow
    1956 Broken Bow
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Broken Bow, Central City, and other nearby areas

  11. 1956 Map of North Platte
    1956 Map of North Platte
    1956 North Platte
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including North Platte, Ogallala, and other nearby areas

  12. 1957 Map of North Platte
    1957 Map of North Platte
    1957 North Platte
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including North Platte, Ogallala, and other nearby areas

  13. 1957 Map of McCook
    1957 Map of McCook
    1957 McCook
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including McCook, Cozad, and other nearby areas

  14. 1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Grand Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Grand Island, Kearney, and other nearby areas

  15. 1958 Map of McCook
    1958 Map of McCook
    1958 McCook
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including McCook, Cozad, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Grand Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Dawson County, including Grand Island, Kearney, and other nearby areas

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