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Old Maps of Saline County, Nebraska for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 90 historic maps of Saline County. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Saline County, NE maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Lincoln
    1897 Map of Lincoln
    1897 Lincoln
    1897 Print · USGS
    Late-Victorian Nebraska comes into focus here as a bustling hub of steam and steel, centered on the capital. You can trace the early layouts of University Place and Bethany or locate rural landmarks like the Asylum, Lincoln Salt Lake, and the rail stop at Prairie Home.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1935 Map of Dorchester
    1935 Map of Dorchester
    1935 Dorchester
    1935 Print · USGS
    Saline County agricultural life is frozen in time during the mid-1930s, centered on the railroad town of Dorchester. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of country school sites like Red Brick Sch and family-named landmarks like Gilbert Cem.
  7. 1940 Map of Dorchester
    1940 Map of Dorchester
    1940 Dorchester
    1940 Print · USGS
    Saline County and Seward County farm country is shown here in the mid-1930s, when small district schools and rural halls anchored every township. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Gilbert Cem, Tabor Hall, and the West Blue Ch church.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Lincoln, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Lincoln, 1967 Print
    1955 Lincoln
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southeast 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
  13. 1957 Map of Lincoln
    1957 Map of Lincoln
    1957 Lincoln
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeastern 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.
  16. 1957 Map of Plymouth, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Plymouth, 1958 Print
    1957 Plymouth
    1958 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape surrounding Plymouth is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a dense network of rural schools and active railroads. Genealogists can locate specific family landmarks like Woodlawn Cem, School No 112, and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of Wilber, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Wilber, 1958 Print
    1957 Wilber
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Saline County is centered on the winding Big Blue River as it passes through the rail-connected towns of Wilber and De Witt. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites like Cecho Slovansky Cem and trace vanished rural landmarks like Nicholas Sch (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1958 Map of Lincoln
    1958 Map of Lincoln
    1958 Lincoln
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast 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.
  25. 1960 Map of Western SW, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Western SW, 1962 Print
    1960 Western SW
    1962 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County farm country is captured here in the early 1960s as a landscape of small schools and creek-side settlements. Trace the locations of rural landmarks like Victory Sch, Immanuel Ch, and Bower Cem across the prairie.
  28. 1960 Map of Daykin, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Daykin, 1962 Print
    1960 Daykin
    1962 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County farming communities and rail sidings are frozen in time during the early sixties. Genealogists can trace family farmsteads near Daykin and Helvey, or locate rural burials at Eureka Cem and St Johns Cem.
  31. 1961 Map of Tobias, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Tobias, 1963 Print
    1961 Tobias
    1963 Print · USGS
    The village of Tobias and the surrounding plains are captured in the early 1960s, showing a landscape defined by rail transit and small rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints through several local sites including Atlanta Cem, Zion Sch, and Tobias Cem.
  34. 1961 Map of Western, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Western, 1963 Print
    1961 Western
    1963 Print · USGS
    Western and its surrounding Saline County farmlands are shown in the early sixties as the railroad still anchored the local economy. Genealogists can locate Union Cem, Plainview Cem, and the rural Swan Valley Sch.
  37. 1961 Map of Western SE, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Western SE, 1963 Print
    1961 Western SE
    1963 Print · USGS
    Jefferson and Saline counties come together in this early 1960s survey of the Nebraska prairie. Genealogists can trace family names through Swanton Cem, Old Plymouth Cem, and School No 17 along the Swan Creek drainage.
  40. 1961 Map of Swanton, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Swanton, 1963 Print
    1961 Swanton
    1963 Print · USGS
    Swanton and the surrounding Saline County countryside are captured here in the early 1960s, centered on the CHICAGO BURLINGTON AND QUINCY rail line. Genealogists can trace numerous rural schools and churches, including Zion Ch, Waymire Sch, and Plummers Branch Cem.
  43. 1964 Map of Pleasant Hill, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Pleasant Hill, 1965 Print
    1964 Pleasant Hill
    1965 Print · USGS
    In the mid-1960s, Saline County was a network of close-knit farming townships and small rural school districts. Genealogists can locate specific local landmarks like Pleasant Hill Cem, Red Brick Sch, and the Community Hall.
  46. 1964 Map of Crete South, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Crete South, 1965 Print
    1964 Crete South
    1965 Print · USGS
    Saline County agricultural life and early education are preserved here in the mid-1960s. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Bohemian National Cem and locate rural landmarks like Big Blue Sch or the hamlet of Shestak.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1964 Map of Crete North, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Crete North, 1965 Print
    1964 Crete North
    1965 Print · USGS
    Saline County and the surrounding plains are captured in the mid-1960s as the riverfront community of Crete expands. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school sites like Valley View Sch and the rail-side settlement of Berks along the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1964 Map of Dorchester, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Dorchester, 1965 Print
    1964 Dorchester
    1965 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Saline and Seward counties is captured here in the mid-1960s, centered on the settlement of Dorchester. Local historians can trace the legacy of pioneer education and community at Goldhammer Cem, Star Sch, and West Blue Ch.
  55. 1964 Map of Dorchester NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Dorchester NW, 1965 Print
    1964 Dorchester NW
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeast Nebraska farmland is charted here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of the Seward and Saline county lines. Genealogists can locate rural burials at Englehaupt Cem and West Mills Cem or trace the route of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad.
  58. 1966 Map of Dorchester SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Dorchester SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Dorchester SW
    1967 Print · USGS
    Saline County agricultural life is captured here in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape defined by creek drainage and rural township lines. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Gilbert Cem and Monroe Cem or trace the area near Fairview Sch.
  61. 1966 Map of Friend, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Friend, 1967 Print
    1966 Friend
    1967 Print · USGS
    Saline County agricultural life and rail connections are preserved here as they appeared in the mid-1960s. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and rural burials at St Josephs Cem, Zastrow Cem, and the village of Cordova.
  64. 1966 Map of Friend SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Friend SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Friend SE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Saline and Fillmore counties are shown in the mid-sixties, capturing a landscape of section-line roads and family farmsteads. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks such as Standard Sch, Turkey Creek Cem, and the Applegate Cem.
  67. 1985 Map of Fairbury
    1985 Map of Fairbury
    1985 Fairbury
    1985 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Nebraska and Kansas thrive as a rail and agricultural hub in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace local family lands near Fairbury or follow the historic Burlington Northern tracks through Hebron and Deshler.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1985 Map of York
    1985 Map of York
    1985 York
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeast Nebraska in the mid-1980s shows a landscape of productive plains and vital transport corridors along the Burlington Northern line. Trace the history of local institutions like Concordia Teachers College and find family sites at Greenwood Cem or Thayer Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1986 Map of Beatrice
    1986 Map of Beatrice
    1986 Beatrice
    1986 Print · USGS
    Southeast 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
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