Old Maps of Franklin County, Nebraska for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Franklin County with 24 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 Franklin County has changed over the decades.


Franklin County, NE maps

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  1. 1896 Map of Holdrege
    1896 Map of Holdrege
    1896 Holdrege
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Holdrege, Minden, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1897 Map of Red Cloud
    1897 Map of Red Cloud
    1897 Red Cloud
    1897 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Minden, Red Cloud, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1940 Map of Red Cloud, 1954 Print
    1940 Map of Red Cloud, 1954 Print
    1940 Red Cloud
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Red Cloud, Inavale, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1942 Map of Red Cloud
    1942 Map of Red Cloud
    1942 Red Cloud
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Red Cloud, Inavale, and other nearby areas

  5. 1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Grand Island
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Grand Island, Kearney, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Grand Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Grand Island, Kearney, and other nearby areas

  7. 1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Grand Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Grand Island, Kearney, and other nearby areas

  8. 1969 Map of Upland, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Upland, 1971 Print
    1969 Upland
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Upland, Kearney County, and other nearby areas

  9. 1969 Map of Upland SE, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Upland SE, 1971 Print
    1969 Upland SE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Kearney County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 1969 Map of Campbell, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Campbell, 1971 Print
    1969 Campbell
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Campbell, Adams County, and other nearby areas

  11. 1970 Map of Wilcox, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Wilcox, 1972 Print
    1970 Wilcox
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Wilcox, Kearney County, and other nearby areas

  12. 1970 Map of Hildreth, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hildreth, 1972 Print
    1970 Hildreth
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Hildreth, Kearney County, and other nearby areas

  13. 1973 Map of Macon, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Macon, 1977 Print
    1973 Macon
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Macon, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 1973 Map of Republican City NE, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Republican City NE, 1977 Print
    1973 Republican City NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including United States, Nebraska, and other nearby areas

  15. 1973 Map of Bloomington, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Bloomington, 1977 Print
    1973 Bloomington
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Bloomington, Phillips County, and other nearby areas

  16. 1974 Map of Franklin, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Franklin, 1977 Print
    1974 Franklin
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Franklin, Smith County, and other nearby areas

  17. 1974 Map of Riverton, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Riverton, 1977 Print
    1974 Riverton
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Riverton, Smith County, and other nearby areas

  18. 1974 Map of Red Cloud NW, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Red Cloud NW, 1977 Print
    1974 Red Cloud NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Webster County, United States, and other nearby areas

  19. 1974 Map of Republican City, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Republican City, 1977 Print
    1974 Republican City
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Republican City, Naponee, and other nearby areas

  20. 1974 Map of Republican City NW, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Republican City NW, 1977 Print
    1974 Republican City NW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Harlan County, United States, and other nearby areas

  21. 1974 Map of Inavale, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Inavale, 1977 Print
    1974 Inavale
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Inavale, Webster County, and other nearby areas

  22. 1974 Map of Franklin NE, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Franklin NE, 1977 Print
    1974 Franklin NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including United States, Nebraska, and other nearby areas

  23. 1985 Map of Red Cloud
    1985 Map of Red Cloud
    1985 Red Cloud
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Minden, Superior, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1986 Map of Holdrege
    1986 Map of Holdrege
    1986 Holdrege
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Franklin County, including Holdrege, Minden, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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