Old Maps of Pawnee County, Nebraska for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 64 historic maps of Pawnee County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.
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Pawnee County, NE maps
(64)- 1955 Map of Lincoln, 1967 Print
1955 Lincoln1967 Print · USGSSoutheast Nebraska in the mid-fifties presents a landscape of thriving railroad towns and the expanding footprint of the capital city. Researchers can trace the legacy of the pioneer era at the Homestead National Monument of America or locate mid-century military infrastructure like Lincoln Air Force Base.5 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Lincoln
1957 Lincoln1957 Print · USGSSoutheastern Nebraska at mid-century shows a landscape of thriving rail towns and expanding infrastructure centered on Lincoln. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad through communities like Weeping Water, Fairmont, and Seward. - 1958 Map of Lincoln
1958 Lincoln1958 Print · USGSSoutheast Nebraska at the end of the 1950s shows a region defined by agricultural trade and the expansion of the state capital. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Blue Valley and locate landmarks like the Lincoln AFB or the U.S. Veterans Hospital. - 1965 Map of Pawnee City, 1966 Print
1965 Pawnee City1966 Print · USGSSoutheast Nebraska in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of rural schoolhouses and busy rail junctions centered on Pawnee City. Researchers can trace old property lines and family landmarks like Barker School, Evergreen Cemetery, and the Rock Island Railroad. - 1965 Map of Crab Orchard, 1966 Print
1965 Crab Orchard1966 Print · USGSSoutheastern Nebraska agriculture and rural life take center stage in this mid-1960s study of Johnson County. Researchers can trace the development of Crab Orchard along Route 136 or locate family sites near Crab Orchard Cem and Yankee Creek. - 1965 Map of Burchard, 1966 Print
1965 Burchard1966 Print · USGSSoutheastern Nebraska is captured here in the mid-1960s, a period where steam-era rail lines and small-town civic centers remained central to rural life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sacred Heart Cem, Salems United Ch, and the vanished tracks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific. - 1965 Map of Table Rock, 1966 Print
1965 Table Rock1966 Print · USGSSoutheast Nebraska in the mid-sixties reveals a river-valley landscape where the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad mirrors the path of the North Fork Big Nemaha River. Genealogists can trace family locations through sites like Bohemian Cem and the Dry Branch Pioneer Cem. - 1965 Map of Tecumseh, 1966 Print
1965 Tecumseh1966 Print · USGSThe Johnson County seat of Tecumseh is shown here in the mid-sixties at the junction of two major rail lines and the Big Nemaha River. Researchers can locate vanished rural schoolhouses like Hedge Corner Sch, the village of Elk Creek, and the Mt Hope Cem. - 1965 Map of Steinauer, 1966 Print
1965 Steinauer1966 Print · USGSPawnee County in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape shaped by competing rail lines and rural community centers. Researchers can trace the legacy of early settlers at St Anthonys Cem, locate the Cold Point Sch, and follow the winding courses of Clear Creek and Turkey Creek. - 1965 Map of Tecumseh SE, 1966 Print
1965 Tecumseh SE1966 Print · USGSThe town of Elk Creek is shown in the mid-1960s at the junction of the Nemaha River and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad. Trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like Stutheit Cem and St James Ch. - 1965 Map of Du Bois, 1966 Print
1965 Du Bois1966 Print · USGSSoutheastern Pawnee County comes to life in the mid-1960s as a bustling agricultural landscape centered on the village of Du Bois. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous country landmarks including Sheridan Sch, St Johns Ch, and Cincinnati Cem. - 1965 Map of Liberty SE, 1966 Print
1965 Liberty SE1966 Print · USGSCrossing the Nebraska-Kansas border in the mid-1960s, this area captures the rural character of Pawnee and Marshall counties. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate local landmarks like Summerfield Cem and Salem Sch. - 1965 Map of Lewiston, 1966 Print
1965 Lewiston1966 Print · USGSThe rolling prairie of southeastern Nebraska is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the agricultural heart of Gage and Pawnee counties. Researchers can trace family history at Lewiston Cem and Pleasant Hill Ch or follow the paths of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. - 1965 Map of Vesta, 1966 Print
1965 Vesta1966 Print · USGSSoutheast Nebraska's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-sixties, centered on the village of Vesta and its surrounding townships. Genealogists and historians can trace former school sites like Bellevue Sch and Maple Center Sch or follow the path of an Old Railroad Grade. - 1965 Map of Liberty, 1968 Print
1965 Liberty1968 Print · USGSThe Nebraska-Kansas border comes into focus in the mid-1960s, showing the agricultural landscape and rail lines of Gage and Pawnee Counties. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Mission Creek Cem and Liberty Cem or trace the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad.2 unique versions available - 1986 Map of Beatrice
1986 Beatrice1986 Print · USGSSoutheast Nebraska and the Kansas borderlands appear in the mid-1980s as a thriving agricultural region centered on the Big Blue River. Researchers can trace historic rail routes like the Burlington Northern through hubs such as Beatrice and Pawnee City.2 unique versions available - 2011 Map of Liberty, 2011 Print
2011 Liberty2011 Print · USGSCovers Pawnee County, including Liberty, Gage County, and other nearby areas - 2011 Map of Pawnee City, 2011 Print
2011 Pawnee City2011 Print · USGSCovers Pawnee County, including Pawnee City, Marshall County, and other nearby areas - 2011 Map of Liberty SE, 2011 Print
2011 Liberty SE2011 Print · USGSCovers Pawnee County, including Summerfield, Bookwalter, and other nearby areas - 2011 Map of Steinauer, 2011 Print
2011 Steinauer2011 Print · USGSCovers Pawnee County, including Steinauer, United States, and other nearby areas - 2011 Map of Lewiston, 2011 Print
2011 Lewiston2011 Print · USGSCovers Pawnee County, including Lewiston, Virginia, and other nearby areas - 2011 Map of Burchard, 2011 Print
2011 Burchard2011 Print · USGSCovers Pawnee County, including Burchard, Mayberry, and other nearby areas - 2011 Map of Vesta, 2011 Print
2011 Vesta2011 Print · USGSCovers Pawnee County, including Vesta, Johnson County, and other nearby areas - 2011 Map of Tecumseh SE, 2011 Print
2011 Tecumseh SE2011 Print · USGSCovers Pawnee County, including Elk Creek, Richardson County, and other nearby areas - 2011 Map of Table Rock, 2011 Print
2011 Table Rock2011 Print · USGSCovers Pawnee County, including Table Rock, Richardson County, and other nearby areas
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- Lewiston historical maps
- Steinauer historical maps
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