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.

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Highlands, Lincoln 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 2011 Map of Emerald, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Emerald, 2011 Print
    2011 Emerald
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Highlands, including Lincoln, Emerald, and other nearby areas

  11. 2011 Map of Raymond, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Raymond, 2011 Print
    2011 Raymond
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Highlands, including Lincoln, Malcolm, and other nearby areas

  12. 2011 Map of Davey, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Davey, 2011 Print
    2011 Davey
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Highlands, including Lincoln, Davey, and other nearby areas

  13. 2011 Map of Lincoln, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lincoln, 2011 Print
    2011 Lincoln
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Highlands, including Lincoln, Lancaster County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2014 Map of Raymond, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Raymond, 2014 Print
    2014 Raymond
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Highlands, including Lincoln, Malcolm, and other nearby areas

  15. 2014 Map of Emerald, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Emerald, 2014 Print
    2014 Emerald
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Highlands, including Lincoln, Emerald, and other nearby areas

  16. 2014 Map of Lincoln, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lincoln, 2014 Print
    2014 Lincoln
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Highlands, including Lincoln, Lancaster County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2014 Map of Davey, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Davey, 2014 Print
    2014 Davey
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Highlands, including Lincoln, Davey, and other nearby areas

  18. 2017 Map of Raymond, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Raymond, 2017 Print
    2017 Raymond
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Highlands, including Lincoln, Malcolm, and other nearby areas

  19. 2017 Map of Emerald, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Emerald, 2017 Print
    2017 Emerald
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Highlands, including Lincoln, Emerald, and other nearby areas

  20. 2017 Map of Lincoln, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lincoln, 2017 Print
    2017 Lincoln
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Highlands, including Lincoln, Lancaster County, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Davey, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Davey, 2017 Print
    2017 Davey
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Highlands, including Lincoln, Davey, and other nearby areas

  22. 2021 Map of Davey, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Davey, 2021 Print
    2021 Davey
    2021 Print · USGS
    North 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.

  23. 2021 Map of Raymond, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Raymond, 2021 Print
    2021 Raymond
    2021 Print · USGS
    Northwest 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.

  24. 2021 Map of Lincoln, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lincoln, 2021 Print
    2021 Lincoln
    2021 Print · USGS
    Lincoln 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.

  25. 2021 Map of Emerald, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Emerald, 2021 Print
    2021 Emerald
    2021 Print · USGS
    The 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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