1956 Map of Ralston

About this map

The renowned community of Boys Town and the expanding suburbs of Omaha define this mid-century portrait of eastern Nebraska. The landscape is a complex intersection of historic rail corridors and post-war residential growth, as seen in the purple-tinted urban extensions of Ralston, La Vista, and Papillion. Transportation routes are foundational here, with the Union Pacific and Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroads threading through the valleys of West Papillion Creek and Big Papillion Creek. Local genealogy and civic history are preserved in the numerous named educational and memorial sites, including Westside High School, Bloomfield School, and the extensive grounds of Calvary Cemetery. The transition from rural to suburban is further evidenced by the presence of both the South Omaha Airport and specialized recreational landmarks like Ak-Sar-Ben Field.