Old Maps of Blackstone, Omaha for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Blackstone with 8 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Blackstone has changed over the decades.


Blackstone, Omaha maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Omaha
    1893 Map of Omaha
    1893 Omaha
    1893 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley at the close of the 19th century shows a landscape defined by industrial expansion and volatile waterways. Genealogists and historians can trace early street layouts in Omaha and Council Bluffs or locate old crossings near Florence and Crescent.

  2. 1954 Map of Omaha, 1967 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Omaha North, 1958 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Omaha
    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.

  5. 1958 Map of Omaha
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1985 Map of Omaha
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1994 Map of Omaha North, 1995 Print
    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.

  8. 2021 Map of Omaha North, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Omaha North, 2021 Print
    2021 Omaha North
    2021 Print · USGS
    Omaha and Council Bluffs stand on opposite banks of the Missouri River in this recent survey of these historic Missouri Valley hubs. Researchers can trace urban development and family history through numerous landmarks like Prospect Hill Cem, Creighton University, and Eppley Airfield.

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