Atlas of Nebraska

by J. Clark Archer, Richard Edwards, Leslie M. Howard

The state of Nebraska has a rich and varied culture, from the eastern metropolitan cities of Omaha and Lincoln to the ranches of the western Sand Hills. The first atlas of Nebraska published in over thirty years, this collection chronicles the history of the state with more than three hundred original, full-color maps accompanied by extended explanatory text.

Far more than simply the geography of Nebraska, this atlas explores a myriad of subjects from Native Americans to settlement patterns, agricultural ventures to employment, and voting records to crime rates. These detailed and beautifully designed maps convey the significance of the state, capturing the essence of its people and land. This volume promises to be an essential reference tool to enjoy for many years to come.
 

240 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2017

Reviews

[Kate Belt · Rating 5 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed both reading the text and studying the maps, charts, etc., of this recently published book. It uses the most current data available, It covers the native Americans living here before the Europeans & others took their land away, statehood & much other history, government & politics, geology, geography, natural resources, agriculture, business, & so much more. I learned that Nebraska’s admission to statehood was very complicated. I also learned that since 1964, only 2 Democratic presidential candidates won one electoral vote. Though unnamed, it would have to be Johnson in 1964, then Obama in 2008. According to Nebraska law, the candidate winning a plurality in each House of Representatives district receives one electoral vote rather than winner take all. As a progressive, living in Nebraska is a challenge for me. That’s an understatement!