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1964 Map of Lincoln

Name: 1964 Topographic Map of Lincoln
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1973
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1973

About this map

The State Capitol stands as the central landmark of this mid-century portrait of Nebraska's capital, a city defined by its dense educational and institutional core. Growth is evident in the sprawling residential suburbs of Havelock, Bethany, and College View, which were once independent communities now firmly integrated into the urban fabric. The map captures the significant presence of higher education, featuring Nebraska Wesleyan University, Union College, and the University of Nebraska College of Agriculture.

Transport and industry shape the periphery, from the Lincoln Municipal Airport in the northwest to the complex rail corridors of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and other major lines. The landscape is also marked by substantial public spaces and facilities, including the State Penitentiary, the sprawling Wyuka Cemetery, and the State Fairground. The natural hydrology of Salt Creek and Salt Lake provides a stark contrast to the rigid street grids and the burgeoning interstate highway system carving through the northern sections of Lincoln.