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Old Maps of Sterling, Colorado for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Sterling. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Sterling, CO maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Sterling South, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Sterling South, 1952 Print
    1951 Sterling South
    1952 Print · USGS
    The South Platte River valley and the city of Sterling are shown here in the early fifties, at the height of the sugar beet era. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Union Pacific and identify landmarks like Riverside Cemetery, Columbine Sch, and the Sugar Factory.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1951 Map of Sterling North, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Sterling North, 1952 Print
    1951 Sterling North
    1952 Print · USGS
    Logan County in the early fifties shows a thriving agricultural hub centered on the South Platte River. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts like Springdale Valley School and the early campus of Sterling Junior College.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Sterling
    1954 Map of Sterling
    1954 Sterling
    1954 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Colorado and the Nebraska borderlands are defined by the river-and-rail corridors of the mid-twentieth century. Researchers can trace the development of agricultural hubs from Sterling and Fort Morgan to smaller rail stops along the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern lines.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1958 Map of Sterling
    1958 Map of Sterling
    1958 Sterling
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Colorado thrived along the river and rail corridors during the late fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named irrigation works like Davis Brothers Ditch and agricultural hubs from Peetz to Fort Morgan.
  13. 1983 Map of Sterling
    1983 Map of Sterling
    1983 Sterling
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Colorado high plains and the South Platte River valley come into focus in the early 1980s, centered on the hub of Sterling. Researchers can trace old transport routes like the Old Railroad Grade or locate remote outposts like Avalo and Westplains.
  16. 2010 Map of Sterling South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Sterling South, 2010 Print
    2010 Sterling South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Twin Mills, Logan County, and other nearby areas
  19. 2010 Map of Sterling North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Sterling North, 2010 Print
    2010 Sterling North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Logan County, United States, and other nearby areas
  22. 2013 Map of Sterling South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Sterling South, 2013 Print
    2013 Sterling South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Twin Mills, Logan County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of Sterling North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Sterling North, 2013 Print
    2013 Sterling North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Logan County, United States, and other nearby areas
  28. 2016 Map of Sterling South, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Sterling South, 2016 Print
    2016 Sterling South
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Twin Mills, Logan County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2016 Map of Sterling North, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Sterling North, 2016 Print
    2016 Sterling North
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Logan County, United States, and other nearby areas
  34. 2019 Map of Sterling South, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Sterling South, 2019 Print
    2019 Sterling South
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Twin Mills, Logan County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2019 Map of Sterling North, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Sterling North, 2019 Print
    2019 Sterling North
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Sterling, including Logan County, United States, and other nearby areas
  40. 2022 Map of Sterling North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Sterling North, 2022 Print
    2022 Sterling North
    2022 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of Sterling and the South Platte River valley are captured in this recent survey of Logan County. Researchers can trace land use around Northeastern Junior College or locate family plots near the Sunset Memorial Gardens Cem.
  43. 2022 Map of Sterling South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Sterling South, 2022 Print
    2022 Sterling South
    2022 Print · USGS
    The South Platte River valley and the city of Sterling are captured in this contemporary survey, showing a landscape defined by irrigation and early transport routes. Researchers can trace the layout of the city near the Logan County Courthouse or locate rural landmarks like Riverside Cem and Twin Mills.
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