1955 Map of Lincoln

About this map

Lincoln serves as the regional hub for a landscape defined by an extensive rail network and the winding courses of the Big Blue River and Salt Creek. This mid-century survey reveals the city's growth alongside major institutional landmarks like the Lincoln Air Force Station and the U.S. Veterans Hospital. The map illustrates the dominance of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and Missouri Pacific railroads, which linked smaller agricultural settlements such as McCool Junction, Pleasant Dale, and Waverly to the state capital. Beyond the urban centers, the presence of the Homestead National Monument of America underscores the historical importance of the region's 19th-century settlement. The density of section-line roads and named railroad sidings like Berks Siding provides a clear view of the rural township structure that organized Nebraska's farm economy in the post-war era.