1956 Map of Omaha North

About this map

Omaha and its northern suburbs are captured during a period of significant mid-century expansion along the Missouri River. The 1956 survey base, later updated with 1969 aerial data, reveals a dense network of educational and religious institutions, ranging from Creighton University and Duchesne College to neighborhood anchors like Holy Angels Sch and Technical High Sch. The geography is defined by the sharp oxbow of Carter Lake, which creates a unique enclave for the community of Carter Lake on the Nebraska side of the river despite its Iowa jurisdiction.