1955 Map of Lincoln

About this map

The city of Lincoln serves as the focal point of this regional study, which extends across the agricultural plains of eastern Nebraska to the Kansas border. The landscape is defined by the grid-like precision of section lines and a robust transportation network, featuring the Burlington Northern and Union Pacific railroads alongside established routes like U. S. 81. Water management is a significant theme of the era, illustrated by the series of reservoirs surrounding the capital, including Branched Oak Lake State Recreation Area and Pawnee Lake State Recreation Area. To the south, the Homestead Nat Mon of America near Beatrice commemorates the pioneering history of the region. From smaller junctions like McCool Junction to established towns like Seward and York, the map traces the mid-century evolution of these rural communities and their connection to the wider Great Plains economy.