Old Maps of Cozad, Nebraska for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 26 historic maps of Cozad. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Cozad, NE maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Lexington
    1896 Map of Lexington
    1896 Lexington
    1896 Print · USGS
    Dawson and Gosper Counties in the mid-1890s are defined by the convergence of the Platte River and competing railroad lines. Genealogists can trace family settlements along the Union Pacific R. R. and the Burlington and Missouri River R. R., locating early sites like Elwood and Coyote.

  2. 1899 Map of Lexington
    1899 Map of Lexington
    1899 Lexington
    1899 Print · USGS
    Dawson and Gosper counties are captured during a period of rapid prairie development following the arrival of the transcontinental rails. Genealogists can trace the early grids of rail towns like Lexington and Bertrand or the spans of the Lexington Bridge.
    7 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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. 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.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 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

  15. 2011 Map of Cozad, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cozad, 2011 Print
    2011 Cozad
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Cozad, including Darr, Horizon Mobile Home Park, and other nearby areas

  16. 2011 Map of Willow Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Willow Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Willow Island
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Cozad, including Gothenburg, Willow Island, and other nearby areas

  17. 2011 Map of Gothenburg SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gothenburg SE, 2011 Print
    2011 Gothenburg SE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Cozad, including Dawson County, United States, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of Gothenburg SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Gothenburg SE, 2014 Print
    2014 Gothenburg SE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Cozad, including Dawson County, United States, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Willow Island, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Willow Island, 2014 Print
    2014 Willow Island
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Cozad, including Gothenburg, Willow Island, and other nearby areas

  20. 2014 Map of Cozad, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cozad, 2014 Print
    2014 Cozad
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Cozad, including Darr, Horizon Mobile Home Park, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Cozad, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Cozad, 2017 Print
    2017 Cozad
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Cozad, including Darr, Horizon Mobile Home Park, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Gothenburg SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Gothenburg SE, 2017 Print
    2017 Gothenburg SE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Cozad, including Dawson County, United States, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of Willow Island, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Willow Island, 2017 Print
    2017 Willow Island
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Cozad, including Gothenburg, Willow Island, and other nearby areas

  24. 2021 Map of Cozad, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Cozad, 2021 Print
    2021 Cozad
    2021 Print · USGS
    Cozad and the surrounding Dawson County farmland are defined by a complex irrigation network in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace historic water rights and local genealogy through features like the Thirtymile Canal, Cozad Cem, and the small community of Darr.

  25. 2021 Map of Willow Island, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Willow Island, 2021 Print
    2021 Willow Island
    2021 Print · USGS
    Dawson County, Nebraska, is seen here during the early 2020s, dominated by the vital waters of the Platte River. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks like the Willow Island Cem and Grand View Cem alongside irrigation works like the Cozad Canal.

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