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1954 Map of Omaha

Name: 1954 Topographic Map of Omaha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1974
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1974

About this map

The Missouri River corridor serves as the central artery for this mid-century survey, dividing the urban centers of Omaha and Council Bluffs from the agricultural heartland of western Iowa. To the south, Offutt Air Force Base marks a significant military footprint near the confluence of the Missouri and Platte River. The landscape is defined by the unique topography of the Loess Hills and a dense network of drainage systems including the Boyer River, Soldier River, and the various forks of the Nishnabotna River.

Transportation infrastructure at this date reflects a transitional era, with Interstate 80 cutting across the plains alongside established rail lines like the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and the Chicago Burlington and Quincy. Smaller settlements such as Atlantic, Red Oak, and Harlan appear as vital local hubs. Public lands are represented by Preparation Canyon State Park and Spring Brook State Park, preserving segments of the terrain amidst the rolling farm country.