Old Maps of Omaha, Nebraska for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 37 historic maps of Omaha. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Omaha's past.


Omaha, NE 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. 1893 Map of Fremont, 1960 Print
    1893 Map of Fremont, 1960 Print
    1893 Fremont
    1960 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska was a nexus of river navigation and rail expansion in the 1890s as the prairie gave way to organized township grids. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and transportation corridors through Fort Calhoun, the growth of Fremont, and the junctions of the Union Pacific R.R..

  3. 1896 Map of Fremont
    1896 Map of Fremont
    1896 Fremont
    1896 Print · USGS
    The rail-driven growth of eastern Nebraska is captured here in the late nineteenth century as steam power connected the prairie. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of established settlements like Fontanelle, Gretna, and Papillion, or follow the historic routes of the Union Pacific R.R. and the Elkhorn River.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 1955 Map of Fremont, 1966 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Gretna, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Gretna, 1957 Print
    1956 Gretna
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska farming communities and rail stops are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the landscape before the expansion of the Omaha metro area. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Mt Auburn Cem and trace dozens of local school districts like LaBelle Sch and Stender Sch.
    6 unique versions available

  7. 1956 Map of Ralston, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Ralston, 1957 Print
    1956 Ralston
    1957 Print · USGS
    The western outskirts of Omaha and Sarpy County undergo a mid-century transition from family farms to suburban neighborhoods. Researchers can trace the grounds of Boys Town, find local burial sites like Portal Cem, and locate long-standing schools including Bloomfield Sch and Ireland Sch.
    5 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Irvington, 1957 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Council Bluffs North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Council Bluffs North, 1958 Print
    1956 Council Bluffs North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Council Bluffs and the surrounding loess hills of Pottawattamie County are shown here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can find numerous local landmarks, from Walnut Hill Cem and Lincoln High Sch to the rail lines of the Chicago Great Western.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 1956 Map of Omaha South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Omaha South, 1958 Print
    1956 Omaha South
    1958 Print · USGS
    The mid-century expansion of Omaha and Bellevue is captured here as neighborhoods pushed toward the Missouri River and massive rail yards. Researchers can trace family sites among dozens of landmarks like West Lawn Cemetery, Offutt Air Force Base, and South Omaha schools.
    6 unique versions available

  12. 1957 Map of Fremont
    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.

  13. 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.

  14. 1957 Map of Loveland, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Loveland, 1958 Print
    1957 Loveland
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River bottoms and bordering bluffs come alive in the late fifties as new highway infrastructure begins to reshape the landscape. Researchers can trace the legacy of river towns and rural education through sites like Loveland, Shipley Cem, and Ponca Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  15. 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

  16. 1958 Map of Fremont
    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.

  17. 1968 Map of Valley, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Valley, 1970 Print
    1968 Valley
    1970 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Elkhorn and Platte rivers in the late 1960s highlights a period of significant growth for Douglas County. Researchers can trace the development of Valley and Waterloo alongside landmarks like St John Seminary and the Elk City Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  18. 1968 Map of Wann, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Wann, 1971 Print
    1968 Wann
    1971 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Platte and Elkhorn rivers in the late 1960s reveals a landscape shaped by water and rail. Genealogists and local historians can locate Holy Sepulcher Cem, the small settlement of Venice, and Two Rivers Ch near the banks of the Platte River.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1968 Map of Fort Calhoun, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Fort Calhoun, 1971 Print
    1968 Fort Calhoun
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River bluffs at Fort Calhoun are captured in the late sixties, showing a landscape of rural schools and riverbottom conservation. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Pioneer Memorial Cem, Wranck Sch, and the Bil-Lo Landing Strip.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1968 Map of Elkhorn, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Elkhorn, 1971 Print
    1968 Elkhorn
    1971 Print · USGS
    West of Omaha in the late sixties, this survey captures the transition from historic railroad towns to burgeoning residential communities. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the sites of St Patricks Seminary, Flower Hill Cem, and the unique institutional grounds of Boys Town.
    4 unique versions available

  21. 1982 Map of Fremont
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  22. 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

  23. 1994 Map of Loveland
    1994 Map of Loveland
    1994 Loveland
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River floodplain north of Omaha reached a point of high stabilization in the early nineties, managed by a complex network of levees. Genealogists and local historians can trace small communities like Loveland and Nashville, or locate features like the Landing Strip and Boyer Chute.

  24. 1994 Map of Council Bluffs North
    1994 Map of Council Bluffs North
    1994 Council Bluffs North
    1994 Print · USGS
    Council Bluffs and the Missouri River bluffs appear in the 1990s during a period of steady growth and civic development. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like St Marys Cem, the Lewis & Clark Hist Mon, and the Glendale Sch.

  25. 1994 Map of Omaha South, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Omaha South, 1995 Print
    1994 Omaha South
    1995 Print · USGS
    Omaha and Bellevue thrive along the Missouri River in the mid-nineties, showing a landscape defined by military aviation and dense neighborhood history. Researchers can trace local roots through numerous sites like St Johns Cem, Rosenblatt Stadium, and the extensive grounds of Offutt Air Force Base.

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