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Old Maps of Hamilton County, Nebraska

Explore 117 old maps of Hamilton County, 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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Hamilton County, 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. 1896 Map of Stromsburg
    1896 Map of Stromsburg
    1896 Stromsburg
    1896 Print · USGS
    East-central Nebraska comes into focus during the late nineteenth-century rail boom, following the vital corridors of the Platte and Loup Rivers. Researchers can trace early township developments and the paths of the Union Pacific R. R. through Stromsburg, Fullerton, and Central City.
    5 unique versions available
  10. 1898 Map of York
    1898 Map of York
    1898 York
    1898 Print · USGS
    In the late 1890s, the Nebraska plains were defined by a massive expansion of competing rail lines and growing farm towns. Trace the early township grids and historic rail hubs like York, Sutton, and the river crossing at McCool.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 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
  16. 1899 Map of St. Paul
    1899 Map of St. Paul
    1899 St. Paul
    1899 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's river valleys and rail hubs are preserved here during the expansion of the late 1890s. Researchers can trace the development of St. Paul and Central City alongside curious landmarks like Mumpumpey Hill and the Burlington and Missouri River R. R.
    4 unique versions available
  19. 1899 Map of York, 1922 Print
    1899 Map of York, 1922 Print
    1899 York
    1922 Print · USGS
    Southeast Nebraska was a burgeoning hub of rail and river commerce in the 1890s as homesteads solidified into permanent townships. Genealogists can trace family roots through early rail stops like Saronville, Lushton, and the county seats of York and Geneva.
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 1955 Map of Lincoln, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Lincoln, 1967 Print
    1955 Lincoln
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southeast Nebraska in the mid-fifties presents a landscape of thriving railroad towns and the expanding footprint of the capital city. Researchers can trace the legacy of the pioneer era at the Homestead National Monument of America or locate mid-century military infrastructure like Lincoln Air Force Base.
    5 unique versions available
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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.
  40. 1957 Map of Lincoln
    1957 Map of Lincoln
    1957 Lincoln
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Nebraska at mid-century shows a landscape of thriving rail towns and expanding infrastructure centered on Lincoln. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad through communities like Weeping Water, Fairmont, and Seward.
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 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.
  52. 1958 Map of Lincoln
    1958 Map of Lincoln
    1958 Lincoln
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast Nebraska at the end of the 1950s shows a region defined by agricultural trade and the expansion of the state capital. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Blue Valley and locate landmarks like the Lincoln AFB or the U.S. Veterans Hospital.
  55. 1962 Map of Central City West, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Central City West, 1963 Print
    1962 Central City West
    1963 Print · USGS
    Merrick and Hamilton counties appear here in the early sixties as the rail-driven agricultural landscape of the Platte River valley reached its peak maturity. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts from School No 8 to School No 3 and locate landmarks like Bushes Island and Paddock.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1962 Map of Polk, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Polk, 1964 Print
    1962 Polk
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Nebraska farm life is preserved here, centered on the Union Pacific rail line and the town of Polk. Genealogists can trace family footprints through several rural burial grounds like Laclede Cem and the Immanuel Lutheran Sch.
  61. 1962 Map of Phillips, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Phillips, 1964 Print
    1962 Phillips
    1964 Print · USGS
    The braided channels of the Platte River define this Hamilton County landscape during the early 1960s. Researchers can trace the railroad history of Phillips and Lockwood or locate local landmarks like School No 17 and Phillips Cem.
  64. 1962 Map of Central City East, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Central City East, 1964 Print
    1962 Central City East
    1964 Print · USGS
    The braided channels of the Platte River dominate this early 1960s survey of the Merrick and Hamilton county line. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural communities of Kronborg and Hordville, or locate landmarks like Mamre Ch and Hord Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1962 Map of Clarks, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Clarks, 1964 Print
    1962 Clarks
    1964 Print · USGS
    Merrick County farmland meets the braided channels of the Platte River in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town of Clarks, locate the Calvary Cem and Clarks Cem, or follow the Union Pacific rail line.
  70. 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
  73. 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
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