1956 Map of Omaha South

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Omaha and South Omaha's dense urban grids dominate the northern half of this mid-century survey, revealing a landscape defined by significant institutional and industrial infrastructure. The area is a hub of Catholic education and heritage, featuring numerous parish schools like St Stanislaus Sch and St Francis Sch, alongside several historic burial grounds including the Bohemian Cem and Beth Hamedrosh Hagodel Cem. To the south, the terrain opens into the valley of Papillion Creek, where the rail-centered economy is evident at Gilmore Junction and the small settlement of Avery. The presence of Offutt Air Force Base near Bellevue anchors the southern portion of the sheet, while the Missouri River carves a wide arc along the eastern edge, showing the intricate network of levees and industrial riverfront development that supported the region's growth.