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1986 Map of Lincoln

Name: 1986 Topographic Map of Lincoln
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1986
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1986

About this map

The Lincoln metropolitan area serves as the central hub of this mid-1980s planimetric study, showcasing the city's complex institutional and transportation infrastructure. Significant landmarks such as the State Capitol, State Hospital, and the State Reformatory anchor the urban landscape, alongside academic centers like the University of Nebraska (East Campus) and Nebraska Wesleyan University. The region's connection to the broader Nebraska plains is defined by a dense network of railroads including the Burlington Northern and Missouri Pacific, which radiate outward toward smaller agricultural communities like Waverly and Syracuse.

Beyond the city limits, the map illustrates a carefully managed landscape of water resources and conservation areas. The Platte River cuts across the northern edge, while numerous state wildlife management areas like Branched Oak State Wildlife Management Area and Wagon Train State Wildlife Management Area dot the surrounding counties. These sites, often centered on reservoirs like Branched Oak Lake, highlight the regional transition from urban development to a landscape dominated by riparian corridors and agricultural planning.