Nebraska Map
by Scott Pachunka, LOLUG
This MOC is a tribute to my home state where I have lived in Omaha my whole life. My father grew up in Fullerton, Nebraska. My mother grew up on a farm in Cedar Rapids, Nebraska. I have toured Nebraska through the years and in this build I pay tribute to the things that make our state the "Good Life".
This is currently on display at the Durham Museum in Omaha until May 24, 2026.
Omaha World Herald - Feb 7, 2026 - Page 1
Omaha World Herald - Feb 7, 2026 - Page 2
Places, Attractions, and Other
Because our club is the Lincoln Omaha LEGO User Group, LOLUG, we will start in Lincoln, Omaha, then weaver around the display.
- Lincoln
- Features Memorial Stadium (home of the Nebraska Corn Huskers), The State Capital Building, and Hobby Town along with Dan (LOLUG Supporter)
- Omaha
- Features the Woodman, First National tower, and someday soon there will be a mmicro build of the Mutual of Omaha tower. There are flowers to hint at Lauritzen Gardens. There are flowers to hint at Lauritzen Gardens. One of the most well known Omaha Features, The Henry Doorly Zoo, was short changed due to space but we have foliage, a dessert dome and a monkey. Just outside Omaha to the south is Offutt Air Force base represented by an airborn KC-135.
- Gretna
- On the west edge of Omaha you will find a pumpkin representing Vala's Pumpkin patch and a LEGO flag representing our new LEGO Store in Nebraska Crossing.
- Nebraska City
- Features an apple tree to represent the birth place of Arbor Day.
- Falls City
- Beatrice
- Fairbury
- Birthplace of Fairbury brand Hotdogs, the Offical Hotdog of Husker Nation.
- Hebron
- Deshler
- Previously home to a famous broom factory
- Hastings
- Birthplace of Koolaid the official drink of my childhood. The minifigure holding a glass of Koolaid resembles my grand-daughter.
- York
- They one of the most colorful water towers. When I can do it justice, you may see a water tower show up.
- Donipahn
- Home of the State Trap Shooting Competition
- Grand Island
- Home of the Nebraska State Fair
- Kearney
- The Kearney Archway Museum is the most visible destination in Kearney. The museum is an archway the span over I-80 and it's beatuiful inside (A must-see). Kearney is known for Sandhill Cranes that stop in the area around spring time.
- Minden
- and Historic Pioneer Village
- Hastings
- McCook
- Lexington
- Cozad
- Broken Bow
- NorthPlatte
- Home of the world's largest railyard. (I need to add the Golden Spike Tower)
- Paxton
- Home Olle's Big Game Steakhouse.
- Ogalala
- Lake McConaughy is the state's largest reservoir. It's great for fishing and camping.
- Sidney
- Home to the original Cabela's Sporting Goods store.
- Chimney Rock
- Is one of the most iconic landmarks in Nebraska and for travelers on the Oregon Trail.
- Kimball
- Scottsbluff
- and Scott's Bluff National Monument is an iconic landmark in Nebraska and for travelers on the Oregon Trail.
- Fort Robinson
- Toadstool Geological Park
- Ogalala National Grassland
- Chadron
- Nebraska National Forest
- Alliance
- Carhenge is a recreation of England's Stonehenge using classic cars.
- Farmer Harvesting Crop
- Farming is a big part of Nebraska and this harvest and family farm MicroBuild pays tribute to that.
- Sand Hills
- The sandhills are a notable feature in the Nebraska Landscape.
- Valentine
- People send cards to the Valentine Post Office to be hand-stamped with a special seal and verse.
- Great American Rail Trail
- A trail comprised in part by paths previously used by rail roads. It's very scenic and touches man towns in Nebraska.
- Ainsworth
- Atkinson
- Niobrara River
- A popular place for canoeing, kayaking, camping, and more.
- O'Neill
- (two L's) They are known for having a giant shamrock painted in the street.
- Clear Water
- Ash Falls Fossil Bed
- A treaure trove of fossils representing a snap shot in time
- Neigh
- Burwell
- Home of Nebraska Big Rodeo
- Ord
- Cedar Rapids
- My mother was raised here and my grandparents farmed in the area.
- Fullerton
- My Father was raised here.
- Norfolk
- Columbus
- David City
- Wahoo
- North Bend
- Fremont
- West Point
- Blair
- Just a country mile north of Omaha.
- Wayne
- Home of Wayne State College.
- Omaha Reservation
- Winnebago Reservation
- South Sioux City
- Plattee River
- Runs west to east across the state. I wanted it to be one-plate lower and that took considerable effort.
- Interstate 80
- Missouri River
There are many other great things in Nebraska that are not represented here (yet). I plan to continue improving it.
Build Facts
The build has been in progress for a couple years starting in 2023 and it was first shown at Brick Days Lincoln - November 2025. I received some constructive feedback and many suggestions that led to many improvements.
Each LEGO stud represents about 2.5 miles. Of course that is just the map canvas itself. The scales of the individual elements are all over the board. Many of features are more caricature tributes rather than trying to be 100% accurate representions.
How many pieces are in it?
I really have no idea. I did not count as I went along.
There are a of 8 plates that are 48x48 studs which comes to about 60 inches long by 30 inches deep.
I set it using the MILS standard for plate rigidity and to be able to "click" them together.
Thank you for stopping by. I hope you enjoy the build.