Old Maps of North Shore, Dawson County
Explore 8 old maps of North Shore, spanning from 1896 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.
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North Shore, Dawson County maps
(8)- 1896 Map of Lexington
1896 Lexington1896 Print · USGSDawson 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. - 1899 Map of Lexington
1899 Lexington1899 Print · USGSDawson 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 - 1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
1955 Grand Island1967 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1957 Map of Grand Island
1957 Grand Island1957 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1958 Map of Grand Island
1958 Grand Island1958 Print · USGSSouth-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. - 1971 Map of Johnson Lake, 1973 Print
1971 Johnson Lake1973 Print · USGSThe Platte River valley in the early 1970s shows a landscape where pioneer history meets modern engineering. Researchers can trace the Emigrant Trail, locate School No 4, and explore the development around Johnson Lake.2 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Kearney
1985 Kearney1985 Print · USGSMid-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 - 2021 Map of Johnson Lake, 2021 Print
2021 Johnson Lake2021 Print · USGSGosper and Dawson counties are defined by a massive mid-century hydraulic network in this contemporary survey. You can trace the complex irrigation systems of the Tri-County Supply Canal and locate recreational landmarks like Mallard Beach and Johnson Lake Airport.
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