Old Maps of Cairo, Nebraska for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 20 historic maps of Cairo. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Cairo, NE maps

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  1. 1895 Map of Wood River
    1895 Map of Wood River
    1895 Wood River
    1895 Print · USGS
    The central Nebraska plains were undergoing a railroad-driven expansion in the 1890s as homesteads filled the townships. Researchers can trace early property lines and rail stops along the Union Pacific (Main Line) at Wood River and the braided channels of the North Channel Platte River.

  2. 1896 Map of Wood River
    1896 Map of Wood River
    1896 Wood River
    1896 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska at the close of the nineteenth century is defined by its massive river islands and burgeoning rail towns. Local historians can trace early prairie commerce through the rail lines connecting Wood River, Shelton, and the distinctive Sugar Bowl terrain.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1899 Map of Loup
    1899 Map of Loup
    1899 Loup
    1899 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska at the end of the century was a land defined by its rivers and expanding rail lines. Genealogists can trace the early pioneer hubs of Dannebrog, Ashton, and Scotia along the Union Pacific RR.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Dannebrog
    1953 Map of Dannebrog
    1953 Dannebrog
    1953 Print · USGS
    Dannebrog and Cairo sit at the intersection of vital Nebraska rail lines and river valleys during the early fifties. Local historians can trace the precise locations of rural landmarks like Oak Ridge Cem, the Gaging Station, and numerous numbered district schools.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Broken Bow
    1955 Map of Broken Bow
    1955 Broken Bow
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska in the mid-fifties is defined by the sweeping Sand Hills and the vital river valleys that supported its ranching and rail towns. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Union Pacific RR and locate settlements like Dannebrog, Broken Bow, and Brewster.
    5 unique versions available

  6. 1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Grand Island
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  7. 1956 Map of Broken Bow
    1956 Map of Broken Bow
    1956 Broken Bow
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska during the mid-fifties reveals a region defined by its river-valley railroads and the rolling Sand Hills. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy through towns like Broken Bow, Merna, and Anselmo.

  8. 1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Grand Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  9. 1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Grand Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    South-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.

  10. 1962 Map of Shelton NE, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Shelton NE, 1964 Print
    1962 Shelton NE
    1964 Print · USGS
    Hall County’s agricultural and military landscape is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the townships of Harrison and Mayfield. Genealogists can locate rural schoolhouses like Plainview Sch and trace the extensive Corn Husker Ordnance Plant grounds.
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1985 Map of St. Paul
    1985 Map of St. Paul
    1985 St. Paul
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's river valleys and rail towns are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the region's agricultural and cultural foundations. Researchers can trace historic communities like Dannebrog, Scotia, and Nysted, or locate landmarks such as Sherman Reservoir and Happy Jack Peak.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1985 Map of Grand Island
    1985 Map of Grand Island
    1985 Grand Island
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Platte River valley in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of braided river channels and massive military-industrial sites. Trace the layout of the Cornhusker Ordnance Plant and find family landmarks like Parkview Cem or Good Samaritan Village.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2011 Map of Shelton NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Shelton NE, 2011 Print
    2011 Shelton NE
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Cairo, including Hall County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2011 Map of Dannebrog, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Dannebrog, 2011 Print
    2011 Dannebrog
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Cairo, including Dannebrog, Hall County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2014 Map of Dannebrog, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Dannebrog, 2014 Print
    2014 Dannebrog
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Cairo, including Dannebrog, Hall County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2014 Map of Shelton NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Shelton NE, 2014 Print
    2014 Shelton NE
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Cairo, including Hall County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 2017 Map of Shelton NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Shelton NE, 2017 Print
    2017 Shelton NE
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Cairo, including Hall County, United States, and other nearby areas

  18. 2017 Map of Dannebrog, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Dannebrog, 2017 Print
    2017 Dannebrog
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Cairo, including Dannebrog, Hall County, and other nearby areas

  19. 2021 Map of Shelton NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Shelton NE, 2021 Print
    2021 Shelton NE
    2021 Print · USGS
    Hall County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of prairie section roads. Researchers can trace family ties at the Berwick Cem or follow the historic route of W Old Potash Hwy near the settlement of Cairo.

  20. 2021 Map of Dannebrog, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Dannebrog, 2021 Print
    2021 Dannebrog
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rural communities of Dannebrog and Cairo are documented here in the early 2020s as they bridge the border of Howard and Hall Counties. Researchers can trace land use around the Middle Loup River, find the Oak Ridge Cemetery, and locate Fries Reservoir.

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