Old Maps of Black Hawk County, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 24 historic maps of Black Hawk County. 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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Black Hawk County, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1963 Map of Buckingham, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Buckingham, 1964 Print
    1963 Buckingham
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Buckingham, Voorhies, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1963 Map of Waverly, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Waverly, 1964 Print
    1963 Waverly
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Waverly, Janesville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1963 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1963 Denver
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Denver, Artesian, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1963 Map of Hudson, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Hudson, 1964 Print
    1963 Hudson
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1963 Map of Waterloo South, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Waterloo South, 1964 Print
    1963 Waterloo South
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Waterloo, Evansdale, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Eagle Center, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Eagle Center, 1964 Print
    1963 Eagle Center
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Louise, Eagle Center, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1963 Map of Cedar Falls, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Cedar Falls, 1965 Print
    1963 Cedar Falls
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1963 Map of Waterloo North, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Waterloo North, 1965 Print
    1963 Waterloo North
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Waterloo, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1971 Map of Readlyn, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Readlyn, 1973 Print
    1971 Readlyn
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Readlyn, Klinger, and other nearby areas

  12. 1971 Map of Zaneta, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Zaneta, 1973 Print
    1971 Zaneta
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Cedar Falls, Dike, and other nearby areas

  13. 1971 Map of Shell Rock, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Shell Rock, 1973 Print
    1971 Shell Rock
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Waverly, Shell Rock, and other nearby areas

  14. 1971 Map of Gilbertville, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Gilbertville, 1973 Print
    1971 Gilbertville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Evansdale, Elk Run Heights, and other nearby areas

  15. 1971 Map of La Porte City, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of La Porte City, 1973 Print
    1971 La Porte City
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including La Porte City, Benton County, and other nearby areas

  16. 1971 Map of Brandon, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Brandon, 1973 Print
    1971 Brandon
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Brandon, Mount Auburn, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1971 Map of Dunkerton, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Dunkerton, 1973 Print
    1971 Dunkerton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Waterloo, Dunkerton, and other nearby areas

  18. 1971 Map of Reinbeck, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Reinbeck, 1973 Print
    1971 Reinbeck
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Reinbeck, Dinsdale, and other nearby areas

  19. 1971 Map of Fairbank, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Fairbank, 1973 Print
    1971 Fairbank
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Fairbank, Oran, and other nearby areas

  20. 1971 Map of Littleton, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Littleton, 1973 Print
    1971 Littleton
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Littleton, Buchanan County, and other nearby areas

  21. 1971 Map of Jesup, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Jesup, 1973 Print
    1971 Jesup
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Jesup, Shady Grove, and other nearby areas

  22. 1971 Map of New Hartford, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of New Hartford, 1973 Print
    1971 New Hartford
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Cedar Falls, New Hartford, and other nearby areas

  23. 1984 Map of Marshalltown, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Marshalltown, 1985 Print
    1984 Marshalltown
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1984 Map of Waverly, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Waverly, 1985 Print
    1984 Waverly
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Black Hawk County, including Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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