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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Lancaster County, Nebraska

Explore 35 historic maps of Lancaster County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Lancaster County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Lancaster County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Lancaster County, NE maps

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  1. 1903 Map of Weeping Water
    1903 Map of Weeping Water
    1903 Weeping Water
    1903 Print · USGS
    Southeast Nebraska at the start of the twentieth century was a thriving patchwork of rail-dependent prairie towns and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace early property boundaries and township seats like Weeping Water, Syracuse, and the riverside town of Louisville.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1929 Map of Weeping Water
    1929 Map of Weeping Water
    1929 Weeping Water
    1929 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska's fertile prairie was a hub of railroad development and river-valley settlement at the start of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the early layout of communities like Weeping Water, Syracuse, and Louisville along the Missouri Pacific R. R. and Platte River.
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 1964 Map of Cortland, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Cortland, 1965 Print
    1964 Cortland
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeast Nebraska farmland is captured here in the mid-sixties, centered on the Union Pacific rail corridor between Hickman and Cortland. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Stockfeldt Cem, Good Hope Sch, and the Stagecoach Lake recreation area.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1964 Map of Hallam, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Hallam, 1965 Print
    1964 Hallam
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Nebraska is captured in the mid-sixties as utility and recreation developments reshaped the rural landscape. Researchers can locate several historic burial grounds like Kramer Community Cem and schoolhouses such as School No 11 along the Rock Island line.
  31. 1964 Map of Crete South, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Crete South, 1965 Print
    1964 Crete South
    1965 Print · USGS
    Saline County agricultural life and early education are preserved here in the mid-1960s. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Bohemian National Cem and locate rural landmarks like Big Blue Sch or the hamlet of Shestak.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1964 Map of Crete North, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Crete North, 1965 Print
    1964 Crete North
    1965 Print · USGS
    Saline County and the surrounding plains are captured in the mid-1960s as the riverfront community of Crete expands. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school sites like Valley View Sch and the rail-side settlement of Berks along the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1964 Map of Waverly, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Waverly, 1965 Print
    1964 Waverly
    1965 Print · USGS
    Lancaster County's agricultural and rail-dependent landscape comes into focus during the mid-sixties, centered on the growing town of Waverly. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks like Bethlehem Ch, Pierce Cem, and the path of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1964 Map of Garland, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Garland, 1965 Print
    1964 Garland
    1965 Print · USGS
    Seward County's agricultural and rail landscape is meticulously detailed in the mid-sixties, centered on the village of Garland. Researchers can locate historic rural sites including Germantown Cem, Immanuel Sch, and the junction of the Chicago and North Western railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1964 Map of Denton, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Denton, 1965 Print
    1964 Denton
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Lancaster County in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of rail-connected villages and new reservoir projects. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through Wesley Chapel Cem or locate the village of Martell along the Rock Island tracks.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1964 Map of Roca, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Roca, 1965 Print
    1964 Roca
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Lincoln in the mid-1960s, a dense network of five major railroads converges along the Salt Creek valley. Researchers can trace the heritage of local industry and education through Quarries near Roca and rural schoolhouses like Hedge Hill Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1964 Map of Pleasant Dale, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Pleasant Dale, 1965 Print
    1964 Pleasant Dale
    1965 Print · USGS
    Pleasant Dale and the surrounding prairie of eastern Nebraska are shown here in the mid-sixties as new reservoirs reshaped the landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Zion Ch, Burd Sch, and the Pleasant Dale Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1964 Map of Davey, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Davey, 1966 Print
    1964 Davey
    1966 Print · USGS
    North of Lincoln in the mid-1960s, this area of Lancaster County shows a landscape of traditional farming and rural education. Genealogists can locate family sites near Tothill Cem or trace the old rail-side life of Davey and School No 122.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1964 Map of Walton, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Walton, 1966 Print
    1964 Walton
    1966 Print · USGS
    The eastern outskirts of Lincoln and the surrounding Lancaster County townships appear here during a period of mid-century suburban growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Bethany and Havelock, or locate rural landmarks like Schultz Cem and the community of Walton.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1964 Map of Emerald, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Emerald, 1966 Print
    1964 Emerald
    1966 Print · USGS
    The western edge of the Nebraska capital was defined by military and recreational expansion in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the legacy of Lincoln Air Force Base, find local schools like School No 69, and locate St Johns Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  61. 1964 Map of Raymond, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Raymond, 1966 Print
    1964 Raymond
    1966 Print · USGS
    The area northwest of Lincoln comes alive in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape defined by meandering creek beds and vital rail connections. Researchers can trace family history through sites like St Pauls Cem or explore the footprint of Lincoln Air Force Base.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1964 Map of Lincoln, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Lincoln, 1966 Print
    1964 Lincoln
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lincoln is captured here during a time of major institutional and military expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of neighborhoods like University Place and Belmont or locate historic sites such as the State Penitentiary and Pioneers Park.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1965 Map of Firth, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Firth, 1966 Print
    1965 Firth
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Lincoln in the mid-1960s, these rural townships were anchored by the rail lines and rivers that sustained local agriculture. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites and congregations, including Pella Cem, St Johns Ch, and the settlement of Holland.
  70. 1965 Map of Douglas, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Douglas, 1966 Print
    1965 Douglas
    1966 Print · USGS
    The rolling hills of Otoe and Johnson counties appear here in the mid-1960s, centered on the village of Douglas. Researchers can trace the Missouri Pacific railroad line and find family sites like Solon Cem and St Martins Cem.
  73. 1966 Map of Greenwood, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Greenwood, 1967 Print
    1966 Greenwood
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-century eastern Nebraska is captured here as the new interstate began to reshape the landscape near Greenwood. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Belmont Cem and Alvo Cem or locate the old School No 81.
    2 unique versions available
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