Old Maps of Ade, Indiana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Ade. 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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Ade, IN maps

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  1. 1953 Map of Danville, 1965 Print
    1953 Map of Danville, 1965 Print
    1953 Danville
    1965 Print · USGS
    Indiana and Illinois crossroads come to life in this mid-century survey as the interstate era begins to reshape the river-and-rail landscape. Genealogists and collectors can trace the historic paths of the Nickel Plate railroad or locate smaller communities like Veedersburg, Goodland, and Bismarck.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Danville
    1955 Map of Danville
    1955 Danville
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Indiana-Illinois borderlands during the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of thriving rail hubs and university towns. Researchers can trace the legacy of Purdue University, the Tippecanoe Battlefield, and the path of the Pennsylvania RR.

  3. 1956 Map of Danville
    1956 Map of Danville
    1956 Danville
    1956 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Indiana and Illinois are captured here as the river-and-rail economy evolved into the modern highway era. Researchers can trace ancestral roots and old transport lines through Logansport, Battle Ground, and the dams at Lake Shafer.

  4. 1961 Map of Kentland, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Kentland, 1963 Print
    1961 Kentland
    1963 Print · USGS
    The rail intersection at Kentland and the winding Iroquois River define this corner of Newton County during the early sixties. Researchers can find many family landmarks and small community sites like Mt Zion Ch, Dorn Cem, and the County Fairgrounds.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1984 Map of Watseka, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Watseka, 1985 Print
    1984 Watseka
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Indiana borderlands thrived on a dense rail and river network during the mid-eighties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of rural life through landmarks like St Josephs College, the Iroquois Hospital, and towns like Milford and Beaverville.

  6. 1990 Map of Watseka, 1991 Print
    1990 Map of Watseka, 1991 Print
    1990 Watseka
    1991 Print · USGS
    The Illinois and Indiana borderlands are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by prairie drainage and rail lines. You can trace family roots through settlements like L'Erable and Raub or locate landmarks such as Saint Josephs College.

  7. 2010 Map of Kentland, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Kentland, 2010 Print
    2010 Kentland
    2010 Print · USGS
    Newton County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of local industry and rural life. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Mount Zion Cemetery or locate the small communities of Ade and Newton.

  8. 2013 Map of Kentland, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Kentland, 2013 Print
    2013 Kentland
    2013 Print · USGS
    Kentland and the surrounding Newton County plains are shown here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the town's layout and an extensive drainage network including Thompson Ditch, Ade McCray Ditch, and the local Kentland Municipal Airport.

  9. 2016 Map of Kentland, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Kentland, 2016 Print
    2016 Kentland
    2016 Print · USGS
    Kentland and the surrounding prairie of Newton County are seen here in the mid-2010s, defined by a sophisticated network of drainage ditches. Researchers can trace the water management system through features like Montgomery Ditch and the winding course of the Iroquois River.

  10. 2019 Map of Kentland, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Kentland, 2019 Print
    2019 Kentland
    2019 Print · USGS
    Newton County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the structured township grids and drainage networks of the Indiana prairie. Researchers can locate family heritage at Buswell Cem and Doran Cem, or trace the development of Kentland and the smaller settlement of Ade.

  11. 2022 Map of Kentland, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Kentland, 2022 Print
    2022 Kentland
    2022 Print · USGS
    Kentland and the surrounding plains of Newton County are shown in the early twenty-first century, anchored by the Newton County Courthouse. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Saint Josephs Cem or Fairlawn Cem and follow the intricate path of the Iroquois River.

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