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1964 Map of Lincoln

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Lincoln
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1966
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1966

About this map

The State Capitol stands at the heart of this mid-1960s study, surrounded by the dense urban grid of Lincoln and its evolving suburban fringes. The map documents a period of significant institutional footprint, from the sprawling campus of the University of Nebraska and the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture to specialized facilities like the Whitehall State Childrens Home and the Lincoln State Hospital. To the northwest, the massive expanse of the Lincoln Air Force Base dominates the landscape near Salt Lake.

A dense network of rail lines, including the Chicago Burlington and Quincy RR and the Union Pacific RR, converge on the city, illustrating its continued role as a transportation hub. Neighborhoods such as Havelock, Bethany, and College View appear as distinct districts within the larger municipal fabric, each anchored by local landmarks like Union College or the historic Wyuka Cemetery. Along the periphery, the presence of numerous sandpits and gravel pits near Salt Creek indicates the industrial activities supporting the city's mid-century growth.