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1956 Map of Omaha North

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Omaha North
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1989
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

Omaha and its surrounding riverfront communities are captured here during a period of significant mid-century expansion. The urban landscape of the Nebraska side is anchored by prominent institutions such as Creighton University, Duchesne College, and the U of Nebraska College of Medicine, reflecting the city's role as a regional center for education and healthcare. The historic Fort Omaha stands as a landmark of military heritage, while the extensive grounds of Forest Lawn Cemetery and Holy Sepulchre Cemetery suggest the long-established residential character of the western hills.

The Missouri River serves as a stark natural boundary and industrial corridor, crossed by the Mormon Bridge (Toll). To the east, the oxbow of Carter Lake defines the unique geography of the town of Carter Lake, Nebraska, which sits isolated on the Iowa side of the river. This river-and-rail economy is further evidenced by the massive footprint of Eppley Airfield and the intersecting lines of the Union Pacific and Illinois Central Gulf railroads, which fueled the growth of East Omaha and Council Bluffs.