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Old Maps of Nelson, Nebraska

Explore 6 old maps of Nelson, spanning from 1898 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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  • See how Nelson changed over time: Compare historical maps to modern-day views to trace roads, homesites, rail lines & more.
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  • Trusted historical sources: Maps sourced from the USGS, Library of Congress, and other archives.
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Nelson, NE maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Superior
    1898 Map of Superior
    1898 Superior
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Superior, Blue Hill, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Grand Island
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Grand Island, Kearney, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Grand Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Grand Island, Kearney, and other nearby areas
  10. 1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Grand Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Grand Island, Kearney, and other nearby areas
  13. 1974 Map of Nelson, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Nelson, 1977 Print
    1974 Nelson
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Nuckolls County, United States, and other nearby areas
  16. 1985 Map of Red Cloud
    1985 Map of Red Cloud
    1985 Red Cloud
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Minden, Superior, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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