1954 Map of Cedar Rapids

About this map

Cedar River meanders through the heart of this mid-century Nebraska landscape, defining the agricultural and industrial development of Boone County. The town of Cedar Rapids serves as the primary hub, situated where the Union Pacific railroad tracks parallel the river's course. This transit corridor was essential for moving local harvests and connecting the village of Primrose to wider markets. The terrain is characterized by a mix of flat river bottomlands and the rising elevation of Pilot Knob to the west. Local genealogy and history are preserved at sites like St Anthony Cem and Sunset Cem, while the inclusion of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport reflects the modernization of rural transport. The map also captures smaller drainage patterns such as Silver Creek and various unnamed branches feeding into the main river valley.