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

Explore 12 historic maps of Cozad 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 Cozad'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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Cozad, NE maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Gothenburg
    1902 Map of Gothenburg
    1902 Gothenburg
    1902 Print · USGS
    The Platte River valley in the early twentieth century was a landscape defined by new railroads and irrigation. Genealogists and historians can trace the early rail stops at Gothenburg and Cozad or locate remote frontier outposts like Stockville and Moorefield.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of McCook, 1966 Print
    1954 Map of McCook, 1966 Print
    1954 McCook
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southwest Nebraska in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape shaped by major water projects and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR. Trace ancestral roots and defunct rail stops in McCook, Wauneta, and along the shores of Swanson Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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 McCook
    1957 Map of McCook
    1957 McCook
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Nebraska in the mid-fifties is captured here during a period of significant water development and rail-based commerce. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy through Indianola and Bartley, or locate rural settlements like Chase Village and Ough near the Sand Hills.

  5. 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.

  6. 1958 Map of McCook
    1958 Map of McCook
    1958 McCook
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southwest Nebraska during the late fifties reveals a landscape of massive new reservoirs and established rail hubs like McCook. Genealogists can trace family footprints through rural centers like St Johns Church and the many grain elevators along the Union Pacific RR.
    2 unique versions available

  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.

  8. 1970 Map of Willow Island, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Willow Island, 1973 Print
    1970 Willow Island
    1973 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's Platte River valley is captured in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by irrigation and rail. Trace the footprints of rural life at Willow Island, Center Star Sch, and the Willow Island Cem.

  9. 1970 Map of Gothenburg SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Gothenburg SE, 1973 Print
    1970 Gothenburg SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Platte River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by intensive irrigation and the Union Pacific railroad. Trace rural landmarks like Decker Sch, Pleasant View Cem, and the recreational camps around Central Midway Lake.

  10. 1971 Map of Cozad, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Cozad, 1973 Print
    1971 Cozad
    1973 Print · USGS
    Cozad and the Platte River valley are captured in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by irrigation and historic trails. Researchers can locate numerous numbered rural schools and trace the Emigrant Trail alongside the Cozad Canal.

  11. 1979 Map of Gothenburg
    1979 Map of Gothenburg
    1979 Gothenburg
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Loess Hills and the Platte River valley are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by irrigation and rail. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific line through Gothenburg, locate family sites near Eustis, or explore the canyon country around Stockville.

  12. 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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