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Old Maps of Gretna, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 26 historic maps of Gretna. 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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Gretna, NE maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Fremont, 1960 Print
    1893 Map of Fremont, 1960 Print
    1893 Fremont
    1960 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska was a nexus of river navigation and rail expansion in the 1890s as the prairie gave way to organized township grids. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements and transportation corridors through Fort Calhoun, the growth of Fremont, and the junctions of the Union Pacific R.R..
  4. 1896 Map of Fremont
    1896 Map of Fremont
    1896 Fremont
    1896 Print · USGS
    The rail-driven growth of eastern Nebraska is captured here in the late nineteenth century as steam power connected the prairie. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of established settlements like Fontanelle, Gretna, and Papillion, or follow the historic routes of the Union Pacific R.R. and the Elkhorn River.
    5 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 1956 Map of Gretna, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Gretna, 1957 Print
    1956 Gretna
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska farming communities and rail stops are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the landscape before the expansion of the Omaha metro area. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Mt Auburn Cem and trace dozens of local school districts like LaBelle Sch and Stender Sch.
    6 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Springfield, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Springfield, 1957 Print
    1956 Springfield
    1957 Print · USGS
    The banks of the Platte River and the bustling rail lines of Sarpy County are captured here in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace numerous rural schoolhouses like Stringtown Sch and Sanborn Sch or explore the riverfront near Meadow.
    4 unique versions available
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 1968 Map of Ashland East, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Ashland East, 1970 Print
    1968 Ashland East
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Platte River valley in the late sixties shows a landscape shaped by river transport and military training. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Ashland or locate rural landmarks like Wortman Cem and the Camp Ashland military site.
    4 unique versions available
  25. 1968 Map of Wann, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Wann, 1971 Print
    1968 Wann
    1971 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Platte and Elkhorn rivers in the late 1960s reveals a landscape shaped by water and rail. Genealogists and local historians can locate Holy Sepulcher Cem, the small settlement of Venice, and Two Rivers Ch near the banks of the Platte River.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1982 Map of Fremont
    1982 Map of Fremont
    1982 Fremont
    1982 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska in the early eighties exhibits a landscape of industrious rail towns and river-fed agriculture. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of Fremont, locate the National Cem, and find landmarks like the Todd Valley.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 2011 Map of Gretna, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gretna, 2011 Print
    2011 Gretna
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Gretna, including Omaha, Papillion, and other nearby areas
  34. 2011 Map of Wann, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Wann, 2011 Print
    2011 Wann
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Gretna, including Omaha, Venice, and other nearby areas
  37. 2011 Map of Ashland East, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ashland East, 2011 Print
    2011 Ashland East
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Gretna, including Ashland, South Bend, and other nearby areas
  40. 2011 Map of Springfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Springfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Springfield
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Gretna, including Papillion, Springfield, and other nearby areas
  43. 2014 Map of Springfield, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Springfield, 2014 Print
    2014 Springfield
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Gretna, including Papillion, Springfield, and other nearby areas
  46. 2014 Map of Wann, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Wann, 2014 Print
    2014 Wann
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Gretna, including Omaha, Venice, and other nearby areas
  49. 2014 Map of Ashland East, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ashland East, 2014 Print
    2014 Ashland East
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Gretna, including Ashland, South Bend, and other nearby areas
  52. 2014 Map of Gretna, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Gretna, 2014 Print
    2014 Gretna
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Gretna, including Omaha, Papillion, and other nearby areas
  55. 2017 Map of Springfield, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Springfield, 2017 Print
    2017 Springfield
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Gretna, including Papillion, Springfield, and other nearby areas
  58. 2017 Map of Wann, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Wann, 2017 Print
    2017 Wann
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Gretna, including Omaha, Venice, and other nearby areas
  61. 2017 Map of Gretna, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Gretna, 2017 Print
    2017 Gretna
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Gretna, including Omaha, Papillion, and other nearby areas
  64. 2017 Map of Ashland East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ashland East, 2017 Print
    2017 Ashland East
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Gretna, including Ashland, South Bend, and other nearby areas
  67. 2021 Map of Wann, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Wann, 2021 Print
    2021 Wann
    2021 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Platte River and Elkhorn River comes into focus in this recent study of the Nebraska river valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads around Wann, Venice, and Gretna, or locate burials at Holy Sepulcher Cem.
  70. 2021 Map of Ashland East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ashland East, 2021 Print
    2021 Ashland East
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Platte River valley south of Gretna comes into focus in the early 2020s, showing a landscape defined by riverside settlements and extensive water management. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Ashland or locate the Wortman Cem and the leisure site at Linoma Beach.
  73. 2021 Map of Springfield, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Springfield, 2021 Print
    2021 Springfield
    2021 Print · USGS
    Sarpy County during the early 2020s shows a structured landscape of growing towns and riverfront trails along the Platte River. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Ball Cem and Springfield Memorial Cem or follow The Narrows Trl near the river.
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