Old Maps of Logan County, Nebraska for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Logan County with 71 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 Logan County has changed over the decades.


Logan County, 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. 1949 Map of Cody Lake, 1972 Print
    1949 Map of Cody Lake, 1972 Print
    1949 Cody Lake
    1972 Print · USGS
    The ranching country of central Nebraska is captured here just after the war, showing the scattered homesteads and rural schoolhouses of the Sandhills. Genealogists can locate specific family lands including the Pfeiffer Ranch and Viehmeyer Ranch or trace local education at Lone Valley Sch.

  4. 1951 Map of Cody Lake
    1951 Map of Cody Lake
    1951 Cody Lake
    1951 Print · USGS
    The ranching country of the Nebraska Sandhills is captured here at mid-century as the region's family operations reached their post-war peak. Genealogists can trace family holdings and rural landmarks like Lone Star Cem, Happy Hollow Sch, and the Star Ranch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1951 Map of Hoagland
    1951 Map of Hoagland
    1951 Hoagland
    1951 Print · USGS
    The Logan County Sandhills come into focus mid-century, showing a landscape defined by the South Loup River and large family cattle operations. Genealogists and historians can trace historic holdings like Johnson Ranch and Marr Ranch or locate the site of School No 30.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1972 Map of Stapleton NW, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Stapleton NW, 1975 Print
    1972 Stapleton NW
    1975 Print · USGS
    Logan County ranching country is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of isolated homesteads and river-fed plains. Researchers can locate the historic Loup Valley Cemetery and trace the boundaries of the Rundback Ranch and Fowler Ranch.

  11. 1972 Map of Stapleton, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Stapleton, 1975 Print
    1972 Stapleton
    1975 Print · USGS
    Stapleton and the ranching lands of Logan County are captured here in the early 1970s. Local researchers can trace the path of the U P railroad through town or locate family landmarks like the Wilcox Ranch and Baskin Ranch Landing Strip.

  12. 1972 Map of Logan, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Logan, 1975 Print
    1972 Logan
    1975 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska rangeland and river valley life are captured here in the early 1970s. Trace the path of the Union Pacific rail line past Logan or locate rural landmarks like Garfield Ch and the high point at Kings Hill.

  13. 1972 Map of Gandy, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Gandy, 1975 Print
    1972 Gandy
    1975 Print · USGS
    Gandy and the surrounding Nebraska ranchlands are shown in the early seventies as the railroad still anchored the local economy. Genealogists can locate family sites at St Johns Cem or McCain Cem, and trace the path of the South Loup River.

  14. 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

  15. 1985 Map of Dismal River
    1985 Map of Dismal River
    1985 Dismal River
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's sandhills and river valleys are captured here during the mid-1980s, showing a landscape defined by the Burlington Northern railroad. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns through places like Thedford and Dunning or find family landmarks at Shimmins Lake and Shanklin Bluff.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1986 Map of Tarbox Lake
    1986 Map of Tarbox Lake
    1986 Tarbox Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    Logan County ranching country is captured here in the mid-1980s, showcasing the natural hydrology of the Nebraska Sandhills. Researchers can trace the winding South Fork Loup River and locate landmarks like Tarbox Lake and Shanklin Bluff.

  17. 1986 Map of Cody Lake SW
    1986 Map of Cody Lake SW
    1986 Cody Lake SW
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska sandhills on the McPherson and Logan county line are shown here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers and genealogists can trace the footprint of isolated prairie life through family-named landmarks like Oliver Ranch and Lair Ranch.

  18. 1986 Map of Mudd Lake
    1986 Map of Mudd Lake
    1986 Mudd Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    Logan County ranching country and the Sandhills wetlands are captured here in the mid-1980s. Local researchers can trace family land at Rogers Ranch or locate historical livestock operations near Mudd Lake and Philpott Lake.

  19. 1986 Map of Cody Lake
    1986 Map of Cody Lake
    1986 Cody Lake
    1986 Print · USGS
    Settlement and geography in the Nebraska Sandhills are mapped during the mid-1980s. Researchers can locate ranching infrastructure like Brozius Ranch and trace the natural contours of Cody Lake and Lone Valley.

  20. 1986 Map of Happy Hollow
    1986 Map of Happy Hollow
    1986 Happy Hollow
    1986 Print · USGS
    Ranching life in the Nebraska Sandhills is captured here during the mid-eighties, showing a remote world of prairie homesteads. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like Birth Ranch, Santos Ranch, and the waters of Brush Lake.

  21. 1986 Map of Hoagland NE
    1986 Map of Hoagland NE
    1986 Hoagland NE
    1986 Print · USGS
    The ranching country of central Nebraska is captured here in the mid-1980s, where the Logan County line meets Thomas and Blaine counties. Researchers can trace the heritage of local homesteads like McGooden Ranch and Schmidt Ranch across the Wild Horse Flats.

  22. 1986 Map of Hoagland, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Hoagland, 1987 Print
    1986 Hoagland
    1987 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills come into focus in the mid-1980s as ranching life centers around the South Fork Loup River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the precise locations of family operations like Collier Ranch, Stewart Ranch, and the settlement at Hoagland.

  23. 1986 Map of Cody Lake NW, 1987 Print
    1986 Map of Cody Lake NW, 1987 Print
    1986 Cody Lake NW
    1987 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska ranching country is captured in the mid-1980s at the intersection of Logan, Thomas, and McPherson counties. Genealogists and local historians can locate specific family holdings including Star Ranch, Pfeiffer Ranch, and Kramer Ranch.

  24. 2011 Map of Stapleton NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Stapleton NW, 2011 Print
    2011 Stapleton NW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Logan County, including Lincoln County, McPherson County, and other nearby areas

  25. 2011 Map of Tarbox Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Tarbox Lake, 2011 Print
    2011 Tarbox Lake
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Logan County, including United States, Nebraska, and other nearby areas

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