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Old Maps of Lincoln, Nebraska for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 45 historic maps of Lincoln. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Lincoln's past.

Lincoln, NE maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Lincoln
    1897 Map of Lincoln
    1897 Lincoln
    1897 Print · USGS
    Late-Victorian Nebraska comes into focus here as a bustling hub of steam and steel, centered on the capital. You can trace the early layouts of University Place and Bethany or locate rural landmarks like the Asylum, Lincoln Salt Lake, and the rail stop at Prairie Home.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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
  34. 1966 Map of Bennet, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Bennet, 1967 Print
    1966 Bennet
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Lincoln in the mid-sixties, this landscape showcases a rural rail-and-river economy centered on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line. Researchers can trace family plots at Cheney Cem or explore the development of Wagon Train Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1986 Map of Lincoln
    1986 Map of Lincoln
    1986 Lincoln
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development and the rail-and-river economy of southeastern Nebraska are clear in this 1980s survey. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Burlington Northern and locate historic sites like Union College and the State Capitol.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 2011 Map of Bennet, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bennet, 2011 Print
    2011 Bennet
    2011 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Lincoln in the early twenty-first century, this area reveals a landscape of rural towns and extensive water management. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Cheney Cemetery, the streets of Bennet, and major landmarks like Wagon Train Lake.
  43. 2011 Map of Emerald, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Emerald, 2011 Print
    2011 Emerald
    2011 Print · USGS
    West of the state capital in the early 2010s, this area showcases the intersection of aviation, recreation, and rural life. Researchers can trace family history at Saint Johns Cemetery or explore the reservoir shorelines of Pawnee Lake and Conestoga Lake.
  46. 2011 Map of Raymond, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Raymond, 2011 Print
    2011 Raymond
    2011 Print · USGS
    Lancaster County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the early 2010s, showing a landscape shaped by rural towns and significant water projects. Genealogists can locate family sites near Saint Pauls Cemetery or trace the development of Malcolm and Raymond.
  49. 2011 Map of Davey, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Davey, 2011 Print
    2011 Davey
    2011 Print · USGS
    North of Lincoln in the early twenty-first century, this area shows the intersection of historic prairie settlements and modern suburban growth. Researchers can locate Tothill Cemetery, the Davey Post Office, and the Warbonnet Ag Strip.
  52. 2011 Map of Walton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Walton, 2011 Print
    2011 Walton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Eastern Lancaster County shows the meeting of urban growth and rural heritage in the early 21st century. Genealogists and local historians can locate Fairview Cemetery, the village of Walton, and the University of Nebraska Experimental Farm.
  55. 2011 Map of Waverly, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Waverly, 2011 Print
    2011 Waverly
    2011 Print · USGS
    The town of Waverly and the surrounding Nebraska prairie are documented here at the turn of the decade. Researchers can trace local history through sites like the Waverly Cemetery, Pierce Cemetery, and waterworks including the Snyder Dam.
  58. 2011 Map of Roca, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Roca, 2011 Print
    2011 Roca
    2011 Print · USGS
    Southern Lancaster County in the early twenty-first century shows a landscape defined by prairie creeks and rural villages. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at the Saltillo-Simmons Cemetery or locate the old hearts of Roca and Sprague.
  61. 2011 Map of Lincoln, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lincoln, 2011 Print
    2011 Lincoln
    2011 Print · USGS
    Lincoln at the start of the twenty-first century reveals a dense network of university campuses and historic neighborhoods centered around the confluence of Salt Creek and Antelope Creek. Genealogists can trace family records across Wyuka Cemetery and Calvary Cemetery, or locate specific properties in districts like Havelock and College View.
  64. 2014 Map of Walton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Walton, 2014 Print
    2014 Walton
    2014 Print · USGS
    The eastern outskirts of Lincoln meet the rural expanses of Lancaster County during the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate community anchors like Fairview Cem and Pester Airport or trace the drainage of Stevens Cr near the settlement of Walton.
  67. 2014 Map of Bennet, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bennet, 2014 Print
    2014 Bennet
    2014 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Lincoln in the mid-2010s, this landscape shows the intersection of rural townships and expanding water management projects. Researchers can locate the Cheney Cemetery, trace the course of the Little Nemaha River, and explore the surroundings of Wagon Train Lake.
  70. 2014 Map of Raymond, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Raymond, 2014 Print
    2014 Raymond
    2014 Print · USGS
    Lancaster County's rural townships are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the established farm grid and prairie creek systems. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Oak Creek Cem, Saint Pauls Cem, and the village centers of Malcolm and Raymond.
  73. 2014 Map of Emerald, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Emerald, 2014 Print
    2014 Emerald
    2014 Print · USGS
    West of Lincoln in the mid-2010s, this area shows the intersection of urban infrastructure and prairie creek valleys. Researchers can locate family sites at Emerald Cem or Saint Johns Cem and trace the influence of the Lincoln Airport on local development.
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