Old Maps of Bloomington, Nebraska for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 10 historic maps of Bloomington. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Bloomington.
Bloomington, NE maps
(10)- 1896 Map of Holdrege1896 Holdrege1896 Print · USGSSouth-central Nebraska was a burgeoning network of rail towns and river settlements in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists can trace family roots along the Republican River valley in Alma, Bloomington, and Naponee, or explore the early growth of Holdrege as a vital railroad junction.5 unique versions available
- 1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print1955 Grand Island1967 Print · USGSCentral Nebraska is seen here during a period of industrial and agricultural growth, centered on the vital Platte River corridor. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of the U S Naval Ammunition Depot and the Cornhusker Ordnance Plant.3 unique versions available
- 1957 Map of Grand Island1957 Grand Island1957 Print · USGSCentral Nebraska and Northern Kansas are shown here during a period of massive hydraulic and military expansion in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of the Harlan County Reservoir and the massive wartime legacy of the Cornhusker Ordnance Plant.
- 1958 Map of Grand Island1958 Grand Island1958 Print · USGSSouth-central Nebraska thrived as a rail and industrial hub during the late fifties, shaped by the braided Platte River. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Union Pacific RR through towns such as Kearney or locate the sprawling Cornhusker Ordnance Plant.
- 1973 Map of Bloomington, 1977 Print1973 Bloomington1977 Print · USGSThe Republican River valley of Franklin County is captured here in the early seventies as the town of Bloomington overlooks a complex network of irrigation and rail. Researchers can trace the path of the Burlington Northern, find the Mt Olive Cem, and locate the Old RR Grade near the Kansas border.
- 1986 Map of Holdrege1986 Holdrege1986 Print · USGSSouthern Nebraska and the Kansas borderlands appear here in the mid-eighties as a region defined by river valleys and rail-connected agricultural hubs. Trace local history through settlements like Republican City, the Prairie Home Cem, and the waters of Harlan County Lake.2 unique versions available
- 2011 Map of Bloomington, 2011 Print2011 Bloomington2011 Print · USGSCovers Bloomington, including Phillips County, Franklin County, and other nearby areas
- 2014 Map of Bloomington, 2014 Print2014 Bloomington2014 Print · USGSCovers Bloomington, including Phillips County, Franklin County, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Bloomington, 2017 Print2017 Bloomington2017 Print · USGSCovers Bloomington, including Phillips County, Franklin County, and other nearby areas
- 2021 Map of Bloomington, 2021 Print2021 Bloomington2021 Print · USGSFranklin County's irrigation and river landscape are captured in the early 2020s, showing the town of Bloomington and its surrounding agricultural tracts. Trace water management through the Franklin Canal and locate family history at Mount Olive Cem.
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