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Old Maps of Papillion, Nebraska for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Papillion with 37 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Papillion has changed over the decades.

Papillion, 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. 1954 Map of Omaha, 1967 Print
    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.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 1956 Map of Cedar Creek, 1957 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Ralston, 1957 Print
    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.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 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
  25. 1956 Map of Omaha South, 1958 Print
    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.
    6 unique versions available
  28. 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.
  31. 1957 Map of Omaha
    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.
  34. 1958 Map of Omaha
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 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.
  40. 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
  43. 1985 Map of Omaha
    1985 Map of Omaha
    1985 Omaha
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development and heavy rail infrastructure define the Missouri River corridor between Nebraska and Iowa. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprints of Offutt Air Force Base, Forest Lawn Cemetery, and the Iowa School for the Deaf.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 1994 Map of Omaha South, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Omaha South, 1995 Print
    1994 Omaha South
    1995 Print · USGS
    Omaha and Bellevue thrive along the Missouri River in the mid-nineties, showing a landscape defined by military aviation and dense neighborhood history. Researchers can trace local roots through numerous sites like St Johns Cem, Rosenblatt Stadium, and the extensive grounds of Offutt Air Force Base.
  49. 2010 Map of Omaha South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Omaha South, 2010 Print
    2010 Omaha South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Papillion, including Omaha, Council Bluffs, and other nearby areas
  52. 2011 Map of Omaha South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Omaha South, 2011 Print
    2011 Omaha South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Papillion, including Omaha, Council Bluffs, and other nearby areas
  55. 2011 Map of Gretna, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gretna, 2011 Print
    2011 Gretna
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Papillion, including Omaha, Gretna, and other nearby areas
  58. 2011 Map of Cedar Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cedar Creek, 2011 Print
    2011 Cedar Creek
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Papillion, including Springfield, Cedar Creek, and other nearby areas
  61. 2011 Map of Springfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Springfield, 2011 Print
    2011 Springfield
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Papillion, including Gretna, Springfield, and other nearby areas
  64. 2011 Map of Ralston, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ralston, 2011 Print
    2011 Ralston
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Papillion, including Omaha, Bellevue, and other nearby areas
  67. 2014 Map of Omaha South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Omaha South, 2014 Print
    2014 Omaha South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Papillion, including Omaha, Council Bluffs, and other nearby areas
  70. 2014 Map of Ralston, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ralston, 2014 Print
    2014 Ralston
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Papillion, including Omaha, Bellevue, and other nearby areas
  73. 2014 Map of Cedar Creek, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cedar Creek, 2014 Print
    2014 Cedar Creek
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Papillion, including Springfield, Cedar Creek, and other nearby areas
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