1900s (20th Century) Maps of Central City, Nebraska

Explore 11 historic maps of Central City from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Central City's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Central City, NE maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Broken Bow
    1955 Map of Broken Bow
    1955 Broken Bow
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska in the mid-fifties is defined by the sweeping Sand Hills and the vital river valleys that supported its ranching and rail towns. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Union Pacific RR and locate settlements like Dannebrog, Broken Bow, and Brewster.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Fremont, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Fremont, 1966 Print
    1955 Fremont
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska and the Missouri River border are captured during the mid-fifties, just as the interstate system began to emerge. Researchers can trace the development of Omaha, locate the sprawling Offutt Air Force Base, or study the river-bound ecology of the De Soto National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Broken Bow
    1956 Map of Broken Bow
    1956 Broken Bow
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska during the mid-fifties reveals a region defined by its river-valley railroads and the rolling Sand Hills. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy through towns like Broken Bow, Merna, and Anselmo.

  4. 1957 Map of Fremont
    1957 Map of Fremont
    1957 Fremont
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska and western Iowa thrive along the Platte and Missouri rivers during the mid-fifties. Genealogists can locate small rural schools like Fairview School and tracing the paths of the Union Pacific through towns like Albion and Humphrey.

  5. 1958 Map of Fremont
    1958 Map of Fremont
    1958 Fremont
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska in the late fifties is captured here as a thriving corridor of river-valley commerce and rail transport. Researchers can trace the development of Omaha and Fremont or locate local landmarks like Midland College and Offutt Air Force Base.

  6. 1962 Map of Central City West, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Central City West, 1963 Print
    1962 Central City West
    1963 Print · USGS
    Merrick and Hamilton counties appear here in the early sixties as the rail-driven agricultural landscape of the Platte River valley reached its peak maturity. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts from School No 8 to School No 3 and locate landmarks like Bushes Island and Paddock.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1962 Map of Hord, 1963 Print
    1962 Map of Hord, 1963 Print
    1962 Hord
    1963 Print · USGS
    Merrick County is captured here in the early 1960s, showing a meticulously organized agricultural landscape along the Platte River Valley. Genealogists can locate rural schoolhouses like Comstock Sch and Mead Sch, as well as the Fairview Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1962 Map of Central City East, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Central City East, 1964 Print
    1962 Central City East
    1964 Print · USGS
    The braided channels of the Platte River dominate this early 1960s survey of the Merrick and Hamilton county line. Genealogists and historians can trace the rural communities of Kronborg and Hordville, or locate landmarks like Mamre Ch and Hord Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1962 Map of Polk NW, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Polk NW, 1964 Print
    1962 Polk NW
    1964 Print · USGS
    Merrick County agriculture and transportation were in full swing during the early sixties, centered on the Platte River bottomlands. Researchers can locate numerous rural schoolhouses like School No 80 or trace the routes of the Union Pacific and C B & Q railroads.

  10. 1985 Map of St. Paul
    1985 Map of St. Paul
    1985 St. Paul
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's river valleys and rail towns are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the region's agricultural and cultural foundations. Researchers can trace historic communities like Dannebrog, Scotia, and Nysted, or locate landmarks such as Sherman Reservoir and Happy Jack Peak.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1985 Map of David City
    1985 Map of David City
    1985 David City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska in the mid-eighties centers on the convergence of the Platte River and Loup River. Trace the rail-and-river economy through towns like Columbus, David City, and Stromsburg, or locate family sites near Swedehome and Surprise.
    2 unique versions available

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