1950s Maps of Papillion, Nebraska

1. 1954 Map of Omaha, 1967 Print

   

   1954 Omaha

   1967 Print · USGS

   Mid-century development radiates from the river bluffs into the agricultural heartland during this period of post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Atlantic and Red Oak or locate the sprawling grounds of Offutt Air Force Base and Manawa Lake.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 1956 Map of Cedar Creek, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Cedar Creek

    1957 Print · USGS

    The braided channels of the Platte River dominate this mid-century landscape on the Sarpy and Cass county line. Researchers can locate many small rural schoolhouses and rail stops, including Richfield, Cullom Sch, and the Glendale Cem near the riverbanks.

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13. 1956 Map of Ralston, 1957 Print

    

    1956 Ralston

    1957 Print · USGS

    The western outskirts of Omaha and Sarpy County undergo a mid-century transition from family farms to suburban neighborhoods. Researchers can trace the grounds of Boys Town, find local burial sites like Portal Cem, and locate long-standing schools including Bloomfield Sch and Ireland Sch.

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16. 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.

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19. 1956 Map of Omaha South, 1958 Print

    

    1956 Omaha South

    1958 Print · USGS

    The mid-century expansion of Omaha and Bellevue is captured here as neighborhoods pushed toward the Missouri River and massive rail yards. Researchers can trace family sites among dozens of landmarks like West Lawn Cemetery, Offutt Air Force Base, and South Omaha schools.

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22. 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.

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25. 1957 Map of Omaha

    

    1957 Omaha

    1957 Print · USGS

    Western Iowa and the Missouri River valley are seen here in the mid-fifties during the height of the rail-and-road era. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Chicago And North Western or locate Cold War landmarks like Offutt Air Force Base.

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28. 1958 Map of Omaha

    

    1958 Omaha

    1958 Print · USGS

    Omaha and Council Bluffs stand at the center of this mid-fifties landscape, where the Missouri River splits the urban plains of Nebraska from the rolling hills of western Iowa. Genealogists can trace the rail lines of the Wabash RR and Illinois Central RR to rural settlements like Missouri Valley and Red Oak.

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31. 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.

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