Old Maps of Prairie, Indiana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Prairie. 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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  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Prairie.


Prairie, IN maps

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  1. 1917 Map of Uniontown
    1917 Map of Uniontown
    1917 Uniontown
    1917 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands between Kentucky and Indiana were bustling with river and rail activity during the First World War. Local historians can trace dozens of rural school sites like Bethlehem School and river landmarks such as Slim Island and Hovey Lake.
    6 unique versions available

  2. 1952 Map of Mount Vernon, 1953 Print
    1952 Map of Mount Vernon, 1953 Print
    1952 Mount Vernon
    1953 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River bend south of Mount Vernon comes into focus in the early fifties, marking the intersection of Posey, Henderson, and Union counties. Genealogists and river historians can trace the contours of Slim Island and the marshy edges of Grassy Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Evansville
    1954 Map of Evansville
    1954 Evansville
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River borderlands between Indiana and Kentucky appear here during a period of robust industrial and military growth. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Illinois Central and find landmarks like US Lock and Dam No 48 or Camp Breckinridge.

  4. 1957 Map of Mount Vernon, 1960 Print
    1957 Map of Mount Vernon, 1960 Print
    1957 Mount Vernon
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mount Vernon sits at a vital mid-century crossroads where the Ohio River meets major rail lines. Researchers can trace family history at Black Chapel, St Matthews Cem, and rural outposts like Dead Mans Crossing and Upton.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
    1957 Map of Evansville, 1969 Print
    1957 Evansville
    1969 Print · USGS
    Indiana and Kentucky meet along the Ohio River in this mid-century survey of a vital industrial and transport corridor. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Owensboro and Newburgh or locate old rail lines like the Southern Ry.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1961 Map of Evansville
    1961 Map of Evansville
    1961 Evansville
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley and its surrounding coalfields are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties. Trace the industrial rail networks of the Illinois Central RR and explore regional landmarks like Mammoth Cave National Park and Angel Mounds State Memorial.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1981 Map of Mount Vernon
    1981 Map of Mount Vernon
    1981 Mount Vernon
    1981 Print · USGS
    Mount Vernon and the winding Ohio River shoreline appear here in the early eighties, capturing a landscape of active river industry and rural family life. Genealogists can trace sites like Belle Fontaine Cem, Zoar Ch, and the defunct Dead Mans Crossing along the rail lines.

  8. 1986 Map of Evansville
    1986 Map of Evansville
    1986 Evansville
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Ohio River valley thrives in the mid-1980s as a hub of river commerce, industry, and natural preservation spanning the Indiana-Kentucky border. Genealogists and historians can locate remote landmarks like Dead Mans Cem, Lippe Church, and the riverside community of Scuffletown.

  9. 1991 Map of Evansville
    1991 Map of Evansville
    1991 Evansville
    1991 Print · USGS
    The tri-state region of Indiana and Kentucky was a hub of river commerce and rail transport in the early nineties. Researchers can trace the industrial corridor between Evansville and Owensboro, locating landmarks like Angel Mounds State Memorial and the Seaboard System railroad.

  10. 2010 Map of Mount Vernon, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mount Vernon, 2010 Print
    2010 Mount Vernon
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Prairie, including Mount Vernon, Dead Mans Crossing, and other nearby areas

  11. 2013 Map of Mount Vernon, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mount Vernon, 2013 Print
    2013 Mount Vernon
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Prairie, including Mount Vernon, Dead Mans Crossing, and other nearby areas

  12. 2016 Map of Mount Vernon, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Mount Vernon, 2016 Print
    2016 Mount Vernon
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Prairie, including Mount Vernon, Dead Mans Crossing, and other nearby areas

  13. 2019 Map of Mount Vernon, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Mount Vernon, 2019 Print
    2019 Mount Vernon
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Prairie, including Mount Vernon, Dead Mans Crossing, and other nearby areas

  14. 2022 Map of Mount Vernon, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mount Vernon, 2022 Print
    2022 Mount Vernon
    2022 Print · USGS
    Mount Vernon and the surrounding Posey County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the city’s riverfront industry meets historic rural townships. Genealogists can trace local roots through several burial sites like Saint Matthews Cem and Bellefontaine Cem or explore the area around Grafton and Brewery Hill.

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