1900s (20th Century) Maps of Benson, Omaha

1. 1954 Map of Omaha, 1967 Print

   

   1954 Omaha

   1967 Print · USGS

   Mid-century development radiates from the river bluffs into the agricultural heartland during this period of post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Atlantic and Red Oak or locate the sprawling grounds of Offutt Air Force Base and Manawa Lake.

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4. 1955 Map of Fremont, 1966 Print

   

   1955 Fremont

   1966 Print · USGS

   Eastern Nebraska and the Missouri River border are captured during the mid-fifties, just as the interstate system began to emerge. Researchers can trace the development of Omaha, locate the sprawling Offutt Air Force Base, or study the river-bound ecology of the De Soto National Wildlife Refuge.

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7. 1956 Map of Irvington, 1957 Print

   

   1956 Irvington

   1957 Print · USGS

   Northwest Omaha and Douglas County are captured in the mid-fifties as suburban growth begins to reach toward the countryside. Researchers can trace the grounds of Boys Town, the original University of Omaha, and several local aviation sites like Sky Ranch Landing Field.

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10. 1956 Map of Omaha North, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Omaha North

    1958 Print · USGS

    North Omaha and the Missouri River bottoms are shown in the mid-fifties as the city’s industrial and educational footprint expanded. Researchers can trace historic institutions like Fort Omaha, Creighton University, and the Omaha Municipal Airport.

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13. 1957 Map of Fremont

    

    1957 Fremont

    1957 Print · USGS

    Eastern Nebraska and western Iowa thrive along the Platte and Missouri rivers during the mid-fifties. Genealogists can locate small rural schools like Fairview School and tracing the paths of the Union Pacific through towns like Albion and Humphrey.

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16. 1957 Map of Omaha

    

    1957 Omaha

    1957 Print · USGS

    Western Iowa and the Missouri River valley are seen here in the mid-fifties during the height of the rail-and-road era. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Chicago And North Western or locate Cold War landmarks like Offutt Air Force Base.

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19. 1958 Map of Omaha

    

    1958 Omaha

    1958 Print · USGS

    Omaha and Council Bluffs stand at the center of this mid-fifties landscape, where the Missouri River splits the urban plains of Nebraska from the rolling hills of western Iowa. Genealogists can trace the rail lines of the Wabash RR and Illinois Central RR to rural settlements like Missouri Valley and Red Oak.

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22. 1958 Map of Fremont

    

    1958 Fremont

    1958 Print · USGS

    Eastern Nebraska in the late fifties is captured here as a thriving corridor of river-valley commerce and rail transport. Researchers can trace the development of Omaha and Fremont or locate local landmarks like Midland College and Offutt Air Force Base.

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25. 1982 Map of Fremont

    

    1982 Fremont

    1982 Print · USGS

    Eastern Nebraska in the early eighties exhibits a landscape of industrious rail towns and river-fed agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Fremont, locate the National Cem, and find landmarks like the Todd Valley.

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28. 1985 Map of Omaha

    

    1985 Omaha

    1985 Print · USGS

    Mid-century development and heavy rail infrastructure define the Missouri River corridor between Nebraska and Iowa. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprints of Offutt Air Force Base, Forest Lawn Cemetery, and the Iowa School for the Deaf.

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31. 1994 Map of Omaha North, 1995 Print

    

    1994 Omaha North

    1995 Print · USGS

    The northern reaches of Omaha and the Missouri River floodplains are captured here in the mid-1990s. Researchers can locate landmark institutions like Creighton University and St Cecilia Cathedral, or trace family roots in the large Forest Lawn Cemetery.

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