Old Maps of Big Springs, Nebraska

Explore 10 old maps of Big Springs, spanning from 1900 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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Big Springs, NE maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Chappell
    1900 Map of Chappell
    1900 Chappell
    1900 Print · USGS
    Western Nebraska at the dawn of the new century is captured here as a landscape of early irrigation and historic pioneer trails. Trace the path of the Old California Trail past Ash Hollow or locate ranching outposts like Coombe's Ranch and Libbey's Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Scottsbluff, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Scottsbluff, 1958 Print
    1954 Scottsbluff
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Panhandle's iconic landmarks and rail corridors are captured here during the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace the path of the North Platte River past Chimney Rock or locate the sprawling Sioux Ordnance Depot and the historic streets of Sidney.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Scottsbluff
    1958 Map of Scottsbluff
    1958 Scottsbluff
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska panhandle in the late fifties was a vital corridor of rail-and-river transport defined by the North Platte River and the Union Pacific. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Reddus Station, explore the grounds of the Sioux Ordnance Depot, or locate landmarks like Chimney Rock.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Big Springs, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Big Springs, 1963 Print
    1961 Big Springs
    1963 Print · USGS
    Settlement and irrigation define the Nebraska-Colorado borderlands in the early sixties, centered on the South Platte River. Researchers can trace the Union Pacific rail corridor and find local landmarks like the Big Springs Cem and Cottonwood Corner Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Chappell, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Chappell, 1986 Print
    1985 Chappell
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska panhandle comes into focus in the mid-1980s, where the historic Oregon Trail meets the modern Union Pacific rail lines. Trace family roots and land patterns in Sidney, Chappell, and near the Bluewater Battlefield Overlook Site.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2010 Map of Big Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Big Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 Big Springs
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-Colorado borderlands come into focus in 2010 as the South Platte River and irrigation networks shape the plains. Trace family roots at the Big Springs Cemetery or locate regional infrastructure like the Western Canal and Newman Airport.

  7. 2011 Map of Big Springs, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Big Springs, 2011 Print
    2011 Big Springs
    2011 Print · USGS
    Big Springs and the South Platte River valley are captured in the early twenty-first century as the town remains a vital plains hub. Researchers can trace the layout of the local settlement via the Big Springs Post Office, Big Spring Cemetery, and the regional Newman Airport.

  8. 2014 Map of Big Springs, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Big Springs, 2014 Print
    2014 Big Springs
    2014 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-Colorado borderlands come alive in this detailed look at Big Springs and the South Platte River valley. Researchers can trace local lineage at the Big Spring Cemetery or follow the path of the Western Canal through the panhandle.

  9. 2017 Map of Big Springs, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Big Springs, 2017 Print
    2017 Big Springs
    2017 Print · USGS
    The High Plains borderlands come into focus in 2017 as the South Platte River cuts through the Nebraska-Colorado line. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town site of Big Springs, locate the Big Spring Cem, and follow the path of the Western Canal.

  10. 2021 Map of Big Springs, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Big Springs, 2021 Print
    2021 Big Springs
    2021 Print · USGS
    The interstate and river corridor around Big Springs comes into sharp focus during this recent survey of the Nebraska-Colorado border. Local history researchers can trace the landscape from Big Spring Cem to the irrigation works of the Western Canal.

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