1897 Map of Lincoln

About this map

Lincoln emerges as a burgeoning rail hub in this late nineteenth-century reconnaissance, surrounded by specialized satellite communities like University Place, College View, and the industrial center of Havelock. The landscape is defined by the convergence of several major carriers, including the Burlington and Missouri River R. R. and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific R. R., reflecting the capital's rapid expansion during this era. Unique features such as the Lincoln Salt Lake and the Asylum south of the city core provide insight into the early geographic and social planning of the region.