1970s Maps of Washington County, Nebraska

Explore 6 historic maps of Washington County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Washington County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Washington County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Washington County, NE maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Missouri Valley, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Missouri Valley, 1972 Print
    1970 Missouri Valley
    1972 Print · USGS
    Missouri Valley and the surrounding Harrison County bottomlands are captured here during a period of significant infrastructure development in the 1970s. Researchers can trace the local landscape from the winding Willow Creek to the hilltop Mt Carmel Cem.

  2. 1970 Map of Herman, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Herman, 1972 Print
    1970 Herman
    1972 Print · USGS
    In the early seventies, the farming country near Herman was defined by its railroad grain connections and a sophisticated network of drainage ditches. Researchers can trace family history at the Herman Cem or explore the rail siding at Ranch Spur.

  3. 1970 Map of Mondamin, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mondamin, 1972 Print
    1970 Mondamin
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River floodplain of western Iowa is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of managed drainage and rail transit. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads around Mondamin, find the Noyes Cem, and explore the marshes of Round Lake.

  4. 1970 Map of Modale, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Modale, 1972 Print
    1970 Modale
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River floodplain on the Iowa-Nebraska border comes alive in this early 1970s survey. Researchers can trace river changes at De Soto Lake and locate local landmarks like the Fort Calhoun Powerplant and Blair Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1970 Map of Nickerson NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Nickerson NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Nickerson NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska agricultural life is captured here just after the mid-century, showing the rural landscape of the Burt Co and Washington Co border. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like New England Cem and the Alder Grove Ch.

  6. 1970 Map of Blair, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Blair, 1972 Print
    1970 Blair
    1972 Print · USGS
    Blair and the surrounding Missouri River uplands are captured here in the early 1970s, showing the town's expansion and its regional institutions. Researchers can trace local lineage through Dana College, the Cuming City Cemetery, and neighborhood schools like South School.
    2 unique versions available

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