1800s (19th Century) Maps of Merrick County, Nebraska

Explore 5 historic maps of Merrick County from the 1800s (19th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1800s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Merrick County's landscape evolved across the 1800s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1800s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Merrick County's history through authentic maps from the 1800s. This is your window into the past.


Merrick County, NE maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Grand Island
    1892 Map of Grand Island
    1892 Grand Island
    1892 Print · USGS
    Grand Island and the surrounding Hall County prairies are captured in the late nineteenth century as a vital rail junction. Genealogists and historians can trace early track layouts of the Union Pacific R. R. and locate old settlements like Alda and Doniphan.

  2. 1895 Map of Grand Island
    1895 Map of Grand Island
    1895 Grand Island
    1895 Print · USGS
    Grand Island emerged as a vital rail crossroads in central Nebraska during the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early development of the city grid and surrounding settlements like Alda and Doniphan, or locate crossings such as the Island Bridge.

  3. 1896 Map of Stromsburg
    1896 Map of Stromsburg
    1896 Stromsburg
    1896 Print · USGS
    East-central Nebraska comes into focus during the late nineteenth-century rail boom, following the vital corridors of the Platte and Loup Rivers. Researchers can trace early township developments and the paths of the Union Pacific R. R. through Stromsburg, Fullerton, and Central City.
    5 unique versions available

  4. 1898 Map of Grand Island
    1898 Map of Grand Island
    1898 Grand Island
    1898 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska is captured in the late 1890s as a bustling rail and agricultural crossroads centered on the Platte River. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Doniphan and Harvard or the grounds of the Insane Asylum outside Hastings.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1899 Map of St. Paul
    1899 Map of St. Paul
    1899 St. Paul
    1899 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's river valleys and rail hubs are preserved here during the expansion of the late 1890s. Researchers can trace the development of St. Paul and Central City alongside curious landmarks like Mumpumpey Hill and the Burlington and Missouri River R. R.
    4 unique versions available

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