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Old Maps of Grand Island, Nebraska

Explore 27 old maps of Grand Island, spanning from 1892 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Grand Island, NE maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Grand Island
    1892 Map of Grand Island
    1892 Grand Island
    1892 Print · USGS
    Grand Island and the surrounding Hall County prairies are captured in the late nineteenth century as a vital rail junction. Genealogists and historians can trace early track layouts of the Union Pacific R. R. and locate old settlements like Alda and Doniphan.
  4. 1895 Map of Grand Island
    1895 Map of Grand Island
    1895 Grand Island
    1895 Print · USGS
    Grand Island emerged as a vital rail crossroads in central Nebraska during the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early development of the city grid and surrounding settlements like Alda and Doniphan, or locate crossings such as the Island Bridge.
  7. 1898 Map of Grand Island
    1898 Map of Grand Island
    1898 Grand Island
    1898 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska is captured in the late 1890s as a bustling rail and agricultural crossroads centered on the Platte River. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Doniphan and Harvard or the grounds of the Insane Asylum outside Hastings.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1962 Map of Abbott, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Abbott, 1964 Print
    1962 Abbott
    1964 Print · USGS
    Hall County’s landscape in the early sixties is defined by the massive Corn Husker Ordnance Plant and the steady expansion of Grand Island. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Engleman Sch or the Soldiers and Sailors Cem near the rail lines.
    4 unique versions available
  22. 1962 Map of Doniphan, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Doniphan, 1964 Print
    1962 Doniphan
    1964 Print · USGS
    Doniphan and the Platte River valley are captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by braided river channels and rural townships. Genealogists can locate family-named precincts and community landmarks like Cedarview Cem, School No 19, and the riverside Camp Augustine.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1962 Map of Grand Island, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Grand Island, 1964 Print
    1962 Grand Island
    1964 Print · USGS
    Grand Island thrived as a major Nebraska rail hub in the early sixties, where the Union Pacific met the Burlington line. Genealogists and historians can locate dozens of neighborhood landmarks, from the East Grand Island Cem to Central High Sch and the Soldiers and Sailors Home.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1962 Map of Alda, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Alda, 1964 Print
    1962 Alda
    1964 Print · USGS
    The braided channels of the Platte River valley define this Nebraska landscape in the early sixties as the modern interstate begins to cross the plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community at Alda, the Alda Cem, and the rural Valley View Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 2011 Map of Alda, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Alda, 2011 Print
    2011 Alda
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Island, including Doniphan, Alda, and other nearby areas
  37. 2011 Map of Abbott, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Abbott, 2011 Print
    2011 Abbott
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Island, including Ovina, West Park Plaza Mobile Home Park, and other nearby areas
  40. 2011 Map of Grand Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Grand Island, 2011 Print
    2011 Grand Island
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Island, including Kuesters Lake, Kingwood Estates, and other nearby areas
  43. 2011 Map of Doniphan, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Doniphan, 2011 Print
    2011 Doniphan
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Island, including Doniphan, Hall County, and other nearby areas
  46. 2014 Map of Doniphan, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Doniphan, 2014 Print
    2014 Doniphan
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Island, including Doniphan, Hall County, and other nearby areas
  49. 2014 Map of Grand Island, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Grand Island, 2014 Print
    2014 Grand Island
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Island, including Kuesters Lake, Kingwood Estates, and other nearby areas
  52. 2014 Map of Alda, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Alda, 2014 Print
    2014 Alda
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Island, including Doniphan, Alda, and other nearby areas
  55. 2014 Map of Abbott, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Abbott, 2014 Print
    2014 Abbott
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Island, including Ovina, West Park Plaza Mobile Home Park, and other nearby areas
  58. 2017 Map of Abbott, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Abbott, 2017 Print
    2017 Abbott
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Island, including Ovina, West Park Plaza Mobile Home Park, and other nearby areas
  61. 2017 Map of Grand Island, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Grand Island, 2017 Print
    2017 Grand Island
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Island, including Kuesters Lake, Kingwood Estates, and other nearby areas
  64. 2017 Map of Doniphan, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Doniphan, 2017 Print
    2017 Doniphan
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Island, including Doniphan, Hall County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2017 Map of Alda, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Alda, 2017 Print
    2017 Alda
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Grand Island, including Doniphan, Alda, and other nearby areas
  70. 2021 Map of Abbott, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Abbott, 2021 Print
    2021 Abbott
    2021 Print · USGS
    The western outskirts of Grand Island and the rural reaches of Hall County are captured here during a period of modern growth. Genealogists can locate family sites near Abbott and Alda or trace local history at the Nebraska Veterans Home Cem and Grand Island Cem.
  73. 2021 Map of Grand Island, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Grand Island, 2021 Print
    2021 Grand Island
    2021 Print · USGS
    Grand Island and its surrounding Hall County townships are captured here at the start of the 2020s, showing a landscape shaped by the Platte River valley. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Hall County Courthouse, trace family plots in the East Grand Island Cem, and explore the newer developments around Parkview.
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