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1958 Map of Fremont

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Fremont
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1958
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1958

About this map

The confluence of the Loup River and the Platte River near Columbus anchors this 1958 topographic survey of eastern Nebraska. The map illustrates a landscape defined by the expansive river valleys and the sophisticated rail network that facilitated the region’s growth. Major rail lines, including the Union Pacific Railroad and the Chicago and North Western Railway, parallel the river courses, connecting agricultural hubs like Fremont, Schuyler, and David City. The eastern edge of the map shows the burgeoning metropolitan area of Omaha, including the vital military installation at Offutt Air Force Base.

Beyond the primary settlements, the survey documents established local institutions such as Midland College and Dana College, along with recreational and ecological landmarks like Dead Timber Recreation Grounds and the De Soto National Wildlife Refuge along the Missouri River. The transition from the fertile bottomlands to the Sand Hills in the northwest reveals the distinct topography that shaped early Nebraska farming and transportation corridors.