Old Maps of Akron, Colorado for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Akron. 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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Akron, CO maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1973 Map of Akron, 1976 Print
    1973 Map of Akron, 1976 Print
    1973 Akron
    1976 Print · USGS
    Akron flourished as a railroad and oil hub on the High Plains during the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's development through the County Fairground, local Cemetery, and the sprawling East Akron Oil Field.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1980 Map of Fort Morgan
    1980 Map of Fort Morgan
    1980 Fort Morgan
    1980 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Colorado’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early eighties, centered on the South Platte River corridor. Researchers can trace the progress of the Union Pacific and Burlington Northern railroads through ranching hubs like Brush, Akron, and Hillrose.

  5. 2010 Map of Akron, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Akron, 2010 Print
    2010 Akron
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Washington County, United States, and other nearby areas

  6. 2013 Map of Akron, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Akron, 2013 Print
    2013 Akron
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Washington County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 2016 Map of Akron, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Akron, 2016 Print
    2016 Akron
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Washington County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2019 Map of Akron, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Akron, 2019 Print
    2019 Akron
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Akron, including Washington County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2022 Map of Akron, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Akron, 2022 Print
    2022 Akron
    2022 Print · USGS
    Akron and its surrounding high-plains landscape are shown in detail during the early twenty-first century, centered on its role as a county seat and rail town. Genealogists and researchers can trace the town's street grid, cemetery locations like Saint Joseph's Cem, and landmarks including the Washington County Courthouse.

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