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1956 Map of Omaha South

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Omaha South
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1967
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1967

About this map

The industrial and residential expansion of Omaha dominates this mid-century survey, specifically highlighting the dense corridors of South Omaha and the growing municipality of Bellevue. The landscape is defined by a massive concentration of parochial schools and local cemeteries, such as St Francis Sch, St Marys Cemetery, and the Bohemian Cem, which reflect the ethnic and community centers of the era. To the south, Offutt Air Force Base marks a significant military presence near the banks of the Missouri River.

Transport networks are deeply entrenched here, with the Union Pacific, Missouri Pacific, and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads forming a complex grid that fueled the region's economy. While the northern half of the map shows urban density, the southern portions like Gilmore and the Gilmore township remain transitional, characterized by creek drainages like Big Papillion Creek and scattered rural landmarks including the Anderson Grove Ch.