Old Maps of Highlands, Lincoln for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 25 historic maps of Highlands. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Highlands.
Highlands, Lincoln maps
(25)- 1897 Map of Lincoln1897 Lincoln1897 Print · USGSLate-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
- 1955 Map of Lincoln, 1967 Print1955 Lincoln1967 Print · USGSSoutheast 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
- 1957 Map of Lincoln1957 Lincoln1957 Print · USGSSoutheastern 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.
- 1958 Map of Lincoln1958 Lincoln1958 Print · USGSSoutheast 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.
- 1964 Map of Davey, 1966 Print1964 Davey1966 Print · USGSNorth 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
- 1964 Map of Emerald, 1966 Print1964 Emerald1966 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1964 Map of Raymond, 1966 Print1964 Raymond1966 Print · USGSThe 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
- 1964 Map of Lincoln, 1966 Print1964 Lincoln1966 Print · USGSMid-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
- 1986 Map of Lincoln1986 Lincoln1986 Print · USGSMid-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
- 2011 Map of Emerald, 2011 Print2011 Emerald2011 Print · USGSCovers Highlands, including Lincoln, Emerald, and other nearby areas
- 2011 Map of Raymond, 2011 Print2011 Raymond2011 Print · USGSCovers Highlands, including Lincoln, Malcolm, and other nearby areas
- 2011 Map of Davey, 2011 Print2011 Davey2011 Print · USGSCovers Highlands, including Lincoln, Davey, and other nearby areas
- 2011 Map of Lincoln, 2011 Print2011 Lincoln2011 Print · USGSCovers Highlands, including Lincoln, Lancaster County, and other nearby areas
- 2014 Map of Raymond, 2014 Print2014 Raymond2014 Print · USGSCovers Highlands, including Lincoln, Malcolm, and other nearby areas
- 2014 Map of Emerald, 2014 Print2014 Emerald2014 Print · USGSCovers Highlands, including Lincoln, Emerald, and other nearby areas
- 2014 Map of Lincoln, 2014 Print2014 Lincoln2014 Print · USGSCovers Highlands, including Lincoln, Lancaster County, and other nearby areas
- 2014 Map of Davey, 2014 Print2014 Davey2014 Print · USGSCovers Highlands, including Lincoln, Davey, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Raymond, 2017 Print2017 Raymond2017 Print · USGSCovers Highlands, including Lincoln, Malcolm, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Emerald, 2017 Print2017 Emerald2017 Print · USGSCovers Highlands, including Lincoln, Emerald, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Lincoln, 2017 Print2017 Lincoln2017 Print · USGSCovers Highlands, including Lincoln, Lancaster County, and other nearby areas
- 2017 Map of Davey, 2017 Print2017 Davey2017 Print · USGSCovers Highlands, including Lincoln, Davey, and other nearby areas
- 2021 Map of Davey, 2021 Print2021 Davey2021 Print · USGSNorth of the capital city in the early 2020s, this area shows the meeting of rural roots and residential expansion. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Tothill Cem and Danish Cem or trace the winding course of Little Salt Cr.
- 2021 Map of Raymond, 2021 Print2021 Raymond2021 Print · USGSNorthwest of the state capital during the early 2020s, this area shows the persistent rural character of villages like Raymond and Malcolm. Genealogists can trace family heritage through Saint Pauls Lutheran Cem and Oak Creek Cem along the winding Oak Creek.
- 2021 Map of Lincoln, 2021 Print2021 Lincoln2021 Print · USGSLincoln at the start of the 2020s shows a dense capital city shaped by its academic institutions and historic suburbs. Trace the evolution of neighborhoods like Havelock and Bethany, or locate family sites near Wyuka Cem and Union College.
- 2021 Map of Emerald, 2021 Print2021 Emerald2021 Print · USGSThe western edge of the Nebraska capital meets the prairie in the early 2020s, revealing a landscape shaped by water and flight. Genealogists and local historians can locate Emerald Cem, Saint Johns Cem, and the communities of Huskerville and Cushman.
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