Old Maps of North Platte, Nebraska for Academic Research

Study the evolution of North Platte with 27 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how North Platte has changed over the decades.


North Platte, NE maps

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  1. 1899 Map of North Platte, 1957 Print
    1899 Map of North Platte, 1957 Print
    1899 North Platte
    1957 Print · USGS
    North Platte and the surrounding river valleys are captured here at the end of the nineteenth century, as irrigation canals began to reshape the Nebraska prairie. Genealogists and researchers can trace early homestead-era landmarks like Newberries Crossroads, Lemley, and the Union Pacific RR corridor.

  2. 1902 Map of North Platte
    1902 Map of North Platte
    1902 North Platte
    1902 Print · USGS
    North Platte and the Platte River forks are shown here at the start of the twentieth century, during a period of massive irrigation expansion. Researchers can trace early railroad siding stops like Spuds and Gannett or find old crossroads like Newberries Crossroads.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of North Platte, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of North Platte, 1968 Print
    1954 North Platte
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sand Hills and the Platte River valley are captured here during a period of mid-century growth and agricultural expansion. Trace the vast irrigation network of the Sutherland Canal, locate old rural schoolhouses like Rose Hill School, and find family holdings such as Conrey Ranch.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of North Platte
    1956 Map of North Platte
    1956 North Platte
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sand Hills meet the high plains river valleys in the mid-1950s, a period of intensive water management and rail commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace early prairie settlements like Stapleton and Tryon, or follow the industrial corridor of the Union Pacific through North Platte.

  5. 1957 Map of North Platte
    1957 Map of North Platte
    1957 North Platte
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sand Hills and the Platte River valley are captured here in the mid-fifties as the ranching and irrigation economy matured. Genealogists and historians can locate family-named schoolhouses like Maire School or trace the railroad hubs at North Platte and the Fort McPherson National Cemetery.

  6. 1967 Map of North Platte
    1967 Map of North Platte
    1967 North Platte
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sand Hills and the Platte River valley meet in the 1960s, showing a landscape shaped by water management and rail. Genealogists can trace rural school districts like the Prairie Dell School or find landmarks like the Scott Lookout Tower and Geo P Kingsley Dam.

  7. 1970 Map of North Platte East, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of North Platte East, 1973 Print
    1970 North Platte East
    1973 Print · USGS
    North Platte expanded into the Nebraska plains during the early seventies, where the river and rail lines converged. Researchers can trace local infrastructure from Lee Bird Field to the Union Pacific tracks, or find community sites like Hall Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1970 Map of North Platte West, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of North Platte West, 1973 Print
    1970 North Platte West
    1973 Print · USGS
    North Platte flourished as a vital rail and river hub in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the town's civic growth through Buffalo Bill Ranch State Park, St Patricks Cath Ch, and the sprawling Union Pacific rail yards.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1970 Map of Maxwell SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Maxwell SW, 1973 Print
    1970 Maxwell SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County ranching and river transport converge at the Platte confluence in the early seventies. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Sioux Lookout Historical Mon, Miriam Cem, and the path of the Union Pacific railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1970 Map of Lake Maloney, 1973 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Maloney, 1973 Print
    1970 Lake Maloney
    1973 Print · USGS
    Lincoln County south of North Platte is captured in the early seventies during a period of significant water and power development. Researchers can trace rural landmarks like Miller Sch, St Patricks Cem, and the infrastructure of Lake Maloney.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1985 Map of North Platte
    1985 Map of North Platte
    1985 North Platte
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Platte River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of massive rail yards and vital irrigation works. Trace the Union Pacific lines through North Platte or locate family sites near Stapleton, Gandy, and Fort Mc Pherson National Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 2011 Map of Maxwell SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Maxwell SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Maxwell SW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers North Platte, including Lincoln County, United States, and other nearby areas

  13. 2011 Map of Lake Maloney, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Lake Maloney, 2011 Print
    2011 Lake Maloney
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers North Platte, including Lincoln County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 2011 Map of North Platte West, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of North Platte West, 2011 Print
    2011 North Platte West
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers North Platte, including Green Acres Trailer Court, Key Estates, and other nearby areas

  15. 2011 Map of North Platte East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of North Platte East, 2011 Print
    2011 North Platte East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers North Platte, including Beck, Lincoln County, and other nearby areas

  16. 2014 Map of North Platte West, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of North Platte West, 2014 Print
    2014 North Platte West
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers North Platte, including Green Acres Trailer Court, Key Estates, and other nearby areas

  17. 2014 Map of Lake Maloney, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Lake Maloney, 2014 Print
    2014 Lake Maloney
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers North Platte, including Lincoln County, United States, and other nearby areas

  18. 2014 Map of North Platte East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of North Platte East, 2014 Print
    2014 North Platte East
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers North Platte, including Beck, Lincoln County, and other nearby areas

  19. 2014 Map of Maxwell SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Maxwell SW, 2014 Print
    2014 Maxwell SW
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers North Platte, including Lincoln County, United States, and other nearby areas

  20. 2017 Map of North Platte West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of North Platte West, 2017 Print
    2017 North Platte West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers North Platte, including Green Acres Trailer Court, Key Estates, and other nearby areas

  21. 2017 Map of Maxwell SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Maxwell SW, 2017 Print
    2017 Maxwell SW
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers North Platte, including Lincoln County, United States, and other nearby areas

  22. 2017 Map of Lake Maloney, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lake Maloney, 2017 Print
    2017 Lake Maloney
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers North Platte, including Lincoln County, United States, and other nearby areas

  23. 2017 Map of North Platte East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of North Platte East, 2017 Print
    2017 North Platte East
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers North Platte, including Beck, Lincoln County, and other nearby areas

  24. 2021 Map of North Platte East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of North Platte East, 2021 Print
    2021 North Platte East
    2021 Print · USGS
    North Platte and the surrounding river valley are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the city expands toward the sandhills. Researchers can trace the development of the North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field and find landmarks like Beck and White Horse Cr.

  25. 2021 Map of North Platte West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of North Platte West, 2021 Print
    2021 North Platte West
    2021 Print · USGS
    North Platte and the Platte River valleys are documented here in the early 2020s, showing the intersection of heavy rail infrastructure and vital irrigation waterways. Researchers can trace the layout of the Lincoln County Courthouse and find family-named landmarks like Annie Oakley Trail and Scouts Rest Ranch Road.

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