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Old Maps of Bremer County, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 93 historic maps of Bremer 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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Bremer 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
    Central Iowa at the height of its mid-century agricultural and rail boom features the growing hubs of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Iowa State College and Brushy Ridge.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties presents a dense landscape of rail-connected farming towns and growing river cities. Researchers can trace ancestral roots and old transport routes through Waterloo, Marshalltown, and Ames, while locating rural Cemeteries and local Quarries.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1963 Map of Waverly, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Waverly, 1964 Print
    1963 Waverly
    1964 Print · USGS
    Bremer County's river-driven development is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the growing campus of Wartburg College. Researchers can trace old rail lines like the Illinois Central or locate family plots in Harlington Cemetery and Newell Cem.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1963 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1963 Denver
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Bremer and Black Hawk Counties comes alive in this mid-century survey as Denver begins to expand. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and early infrastructure including Pioneer Cem, St Pauls Ch, and the Chicago Great Western rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1971 Map of Readlyn, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Readlyn, 1973 Print
    1971 Readlyn
    1973 Print · USGS
    Bremer County's rural townships and river bends are captured here in the early 1970s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the family-named landmarks of Readlyn and Gresham, alongside rural sites like St Matthews Ch and the Wapsipinicon River.
  16. 1971 Map of Shell Rock, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Shell Rock, 1973 Print
    1971 Shell Rock
    1973 Print · USGS
    Butler County's river valleys were well-established rail and recreation hubs in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad through Shell Rock or locate the Waverly Junction Cem.
  19. 1971 Map of Sumner, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Sumner, 1973 Print
    1971 Sumner
    1973 Print · USGS
    Sumner and the surrounding Iowa farmlands are shown in the early seventies, centered on the Little Wapsipinicon River and the local rail network. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Union Mound Cemetery, Mt Calvary Cemetery, and the rural Murphy Church.
  22. 1971 Map of Alpha, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Alpha, 1973 Print
    1971 Alpha
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa farmland is captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape of section-line roads and creek-side settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots through Bethel Cem and Wilson Grove Cem or locate old industrial sites like the Quarry and Gravel Pits.
  25. 1971 Map of Bremer, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Bremer, 1973 Print
    1971 Bremer
    1973 Print · USGS
    Bremer County's rural landscape is captured here in the early seventies as small farming communities and townships thrived. Researchers can trace family roots at West Douglas Ch Cem or explore the banks of the Cedar River near the settlement of Horton.
  28. 1971 Map of Sumner SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Sumner SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Sumner SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Bremer County's rural landscape is captured here in the early seventies, dominated by the winding course of the Wapsipinicon River. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like St Johns Cem, Grace Cem, and St Bridget Ch.
  31. 1971 Map of Tripoli NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Tripoli NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Tripoli NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Chickasaw and Bremer Counties are mapped here in the early seventies, showing a rural landscape defined by the Wapsipinicon River. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Cagley Cem, Township Cem, and the small community of Republic.
  34. 1971 Map of Fredericksburg, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Fredericksburg, 1973 Print
    1971 Fredericksburg
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Fredericksburg area in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by the Chicago and North Western rail line and the winding East Fork Wapsipinicon River. Genealogists and local historians can locate family burial plots at Mentor Cem and Zion Cem, or trace the rural airstrips and small-town streets of the day.
  37. 1971 Map of Plainfield, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Plainfield, 1973 Print
    1971 Plainfield
    1973 Print · USGS
    Bremer and Butler counties are captured in the early 1970s, showing the agricultural and rail-based landscape of the Cedar River valley. Researchers can pinpoint Plainfield and rural sites like Pleasant Valley Ch, Antioch Ch, and Willow Lawn Cem.
  40. 1971 Map of Frederika, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Frederika, 1973 Print
    1971 Frederika
    1973 Print · USGS
    Bremer and Chickasaw counties come to life in this early 1970s survey of the river valleys in northeast Iowa. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Williamstown, the small St Johns Cem, and the unique Leo Aero Ranch Landing Strip near the river.
  43. 1971 Map of Fairbank, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Fairbank, 1973 Print
    1971 Fairbank
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa farmland at the start of the 1970s is centered here on the crossing of the Little Wapsipinicon River and the Chicago and North Western railroad. Genealogists can trace family roots at Immaculate Conception Cem and St Peter Cem or explore the old layout of Fairbank.
  46. 1971 Map of Tripoli, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Tripoli, 1973 Print
    1971 Tripoli
    1973 Print · USGS
    Bremer County's rural landscape is captured here in the early seventies, centered on the community of Tripoli and the Wapsipinicon River. Researchers can locate several country churches and cemeteries, including Siegel St Paul Ch and Alcock Cem.
  49. 1971 Map of Nashua, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Nashua, 1973 Print
    1971 Nashua
    1973 Print · USGS
    Nashua and the Cedar River valleys are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of small-town industry and riverfront recreation. Genealogists can locate Saint Michaels Cem and the famous Little Brown Church in the Vale, while researchers can trace the Illinois Central rail line.
  52. 1984 Map of Waverly, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Waverly, 1985 Print
    1984 Waverly
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa in the mid-eighties shows a robust network of river towns and rail corridors connecting agricultural centers. Researchers can trace family sites near Garden of Memories Cem or follow the Chicago and North Western line through Janesville and Waverly.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 2010 Map of Alpha, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Alpha, 2010 Print
    2010 Alpha
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Bremer County, including Richfield, Alpha, and other nearby areas
  58. 2010 Map of Frederika, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Frederika, 2010 Print
    2010 Frederika
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Bremer County, including Frederika, Dresden, and other nearby areas
  61. 2010 Map of Tripoli NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Tripoli NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Tripoli NW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Bremer County, including Republic, Chickasaw County, and other nearby areas
  64. 2010 Map of Sumner, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Sumner, 2010 Print
    2010 Sumner
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Bremer County, including Sumner, Westgate, and other nearby areas
  67. 2010 Map of Tripoli, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Tripoli, 2010 Print
    2010 Tripoli
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Bremer County, including Tripoli, United States, and other nearby areas
  70. 2010 Map of Fredericksburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fredericksburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Fredericksburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Bremer County, including Fredericksburg, Chickasaw County, and other nearby areas
  73. 2010 Map of Fairbank, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fairbank, 2010 Print
    2010 Fairbank
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Bremer County, including Fairbank, Oran, and other nearby areas
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