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1956 Map of Omaha South

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

USGS Topo · Published 1989

About this map

The Missouri River forms a wide, meandering boundary between Nebraska and Iowa, anchoring a landscape shaped by mid-century urban expansion and military infrastructure. In the south, the sprawling Offutt Air Force Base stands as a primary landmark near Bellevue and Ft Crook. The map reveals a dense network of local schools and parish centers, such as St Rose Sch and Holy Ghost Sch, which served the growing neighborhoods of South Omaha and Avery.

Industrial and transport corridors are clearly defined by the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads, which parallel the river and connect smaller hubs like Gilmore Junction. For genealogists, the map provides precise locations for numerous burial grounds, including Westlawn Cemetery and the Beth Hamedrosh Hagodel Cem, reflecting the diverse cultural and religious heritage of the Omaha metropolitan area during this post-war period.