1956 Map of Plattsmouth

About this map

The Missouri River and Platte River converge just north of Plattsmouth, forming a complex riverine landscape of low islands like Cedar Island and expansive floodplains. During the mid-1950s, this area served as a critical nexus for transportation and national defense, anchored by the massive Offutt Air Force Base and a dense network of Burlington Northern railroad lines. The map reveals a transition from the urban expansion of Bellevue in the north to the industrial and residential heart of the county seat to the south.