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1956 Map of Ralston

Name: 1956 Topographic Map of Ralston
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1984
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1984

About this map

Omaha and its western suburbs undergo a transformative period of growth on this sheet, which combines original 1950s survey data with 1980s urban revisions. The landscape is defined by the convergence of the Union Pacific, Burlington Northern, and Missouri Pacific railroads, which weave through the valleys of the Big Papillion Creek and West Papillion Creek. This transit-oriented development is visible in the burgeoning residential corridors of Ralston and La Vista, while older rural signatures like the Prairie Queen Sch and Ireland Sch reflect the area's agricultural roots.

The map highlights significant institutional landmarks including the expansive Ak-Sar-Ben Field and Boys Town. The transition from rural Douglas and Sarpy counties into a suburban metropolis is captured through the expansion of schools like Westside High Sch and several prominent cemeteries, such as Calvary Cemetery and Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery. Near the southern edge, the South Omaha Airport and the small settlement of Portal illustrate the local infrastructure serving the region before the full weight of late-century development.