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Old Maps of York, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

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York, NE maps

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  1. 1898 Map of York
    1898 Map of York
    1898 York
    1898 Print · USGS
    In the late 1890s, the Nebraska plains were defined by a massive expansion of competing rail lines and growing farm towns. Trace the early township grids and historic rail hubs like York, Sutton, and the river crossing at McCool.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1899 Map of York, 1922 Print
    1899 Map of York, 1922 Print
    1899 York
    1922 Print · USGS
    Southeast Nebraska was a burgeoning hub of rail and river commerce in the 1890s as homesteads solidified into permanent townships. Genealogists can trace family roots through early rail stops like Saronville, Lushton, and the county seats of York and Geneva.
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 1969 Map of York North, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of York North, 1971 Print
    1969 York North
    1971 Print · USGS
    York and the surrounding plains of central Nebraska are shown here in the late sixties as the town expanded into a regional hub. Researchers can trace family roots at Rosemond Cem or locate vanished landmarks like Edison Sch and the Drive-in Theater.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1969 Map of Bradshaw, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Bradshaw, 1971 Print
    1969 Bradshaw
    1971 Print · USGS
    Bradshaw and the surrounding York County farmlands are captured in the late sixties as the regional rail economy thrived. Trace family roots and land use near Bradshaw and local landmarks like Lincoln Creek Cem and the Burlington Northern line.
  22. 1969 Map of York South, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of York South, 1971 Print
    1969 York South
    1971 Print · USGS
    The city of York and its surrounding farm townships are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by agriculture and rail. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like Vernon Cem Townhall, St Josephs Sch, and the Burlington Northern line.
  25. 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
  28. 2011 Map of Bradshaw, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bradshaw, 2011 Print
    2011 Bradshaw
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers York, including Bradshaw, York County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2011 Map of York North, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of York North, 2011 Print
    2011 York North
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers York, including Thayer, Mapps, and other nearby areas
  34. 2011 Map of York South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of York South, 2011 Print
    2011 York South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers York, including Knox, York County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2014 Map of York North, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of York North, 2014 Print
    2014 York North
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers York, including Thayer, Mapps, and other nearby areas
  40. 2014 Map of Bradshaw, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bradshaw, 2014 Print
    2014 Bradshaw
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers York, including Bradshaw, York County, and other nearby areas
  43. 2014 Map of York South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of York South, 2014 Print
    2014 York South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers York, including Knox, York County, and other nearby areas
  46. 2017 Map of York South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of York South, 2017 Print
    2017 York South
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers York, including Knox, York County, and other nearby areas
  49. 2017 Map of York North, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of York North, 2017 Print
    2017 York North
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers York, including Thayer, Mapps, and other nearby areas
  52. 2017 Map of Bradshaw, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bradshaw, 2017 Print
    2017 Bradshaw
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers York, including Bradshaw, York County, and other nearby areas
  55. 2021 Map of Bradshaw, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bradshaw, 2021 Print
    2021 Bradshaw
    2021 Print · USGS
    The community of Bradshaw and the surrounding York County plains are captured here in the early 2020s. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots at Lincoln Creek Cem or locate regional landmarks like the York Municipal Airport.
  58. 2021 Map of York South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of York South, 2021 Print
    2021 York South
    2021 Print · USGS
    York and its southern environs appear in this modern topographic study, showing the city's growth alongside the rural townships of the 2020s. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Saints Josephs Cem, York College, and the winding West Fork Big Blue River.
  61. 2021 Map of York North, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of York North, 2021 Print
    2021 York North
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern outskirts of York and the surrounding Nebraska prairie are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks including Zion Cem, Rosemond Cem, and the quiet settlements of Thayer and Houston.
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