Old Maps of Ames, Crawfordsville for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 5 historic maps of Ames. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Ames.


Ames, Crawfordsville maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Danville, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Danville, 1965 Print
    1953 Danville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Ames, including Carmel, Fishers, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Danville
    1955 Map of Danville
    1955 Danville
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Ames, including Carmel, Fishers, and other nearby areas

  3. 1956 Map of Danville
    1956 Map of Danville
    1956 Danville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Ames, including Carmel, Fishers, and other nearby areas

  4. 1956 Map of Crawfordsville, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Crawfordsville, 1957 Print
    1956 Crawfordsville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Ames, including Crawfordsville, Yountsville, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1984 Map of Lafayette, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Lafayette, 1985 Print
    1984 Lafayette
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Ames, including Carmel, Fishers, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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