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1957 Map of Omaha

Name: 1957 Topographic Map of Omaha
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1957
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1957

About this map

The Missouri River corridor serves as the primary artery for this mid-century landscape, anchoring the major hubs of Omaha and Council Bluffs. This Army Map Service compilation from the 1950s illustrates a region defined by its intensive agricultural grid and vital transportation links, including the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul And Pacific and Chicago And North Western railroads. To the south, Offutt Air Force Base stands as a significant military installation near the confluence of the Missouri and the Platte River.

Tracing eastward across the Loess Hills and Iowa prairies, the map captures a network of small agricultural centers like Red Oak, Atlantic, and Guthrie Center. These towns are connected by the early alignments of U.S. 30 and U.S. 6, which traverse numerous river systems such as the East Nishnabotna River and West Nishnabotna River. Large recreational areas, including Preparation Canyon State Park and Pammel State Park, provide a view of the preserved natural terrain amidst the expansive farm country.