Old Maps of Lowden, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Lowden. 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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Lowden, IA maps

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  1. 1892 Map of Wheatland
    1892 Map of Wheatland
    1892 Wheatland
    1892 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of burgeoning rail towns and river settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace early property boundaries and rail corridors through Wheatland, the winding Wapsipinicon River, and the curiously named Lost Nation.

  2. 1894 Map of Wheatland
    1894 Map of Wheatland
    1894 Wheatland
    1894 Print · USGS
    Clinton and Jones counties thrived along the river and rail corridors of the 1890s. Genealogists can trace the early development of Oxford Junction and Wheatland, or locate old mill sites near Oxford Mills and Massillon.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1901 Map of Rock Island
    1901 Map of Rock Island
    1901 Rock Island
    1901 Print · USGS
    The eastern Iowa borderlands and the Mississippi River confluence thrive during the rail boom of the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small settlements like Lost Nation, Grand Mound, and the vital U. S. Arsenal grounds.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1910 Map of Rock Island, 1949 Print
    1910 Map of Rock Island, 1949 Print
    1910 Rock Island
    1949 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa and the Illinois borderlands come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of the river valleys and rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Lost Nation, the early streets of Dewitt, and the sprawling U.S. Arsenal.

  5. 1953 Map of Lowden, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Lowden, 1958 Print
    1953 Lowden
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the Cedar County countryside around Lowden was a network of rail-side commerce and rural school districts. Researchers can trace the heritage of local families through landmarks like Pioneer Cemetery and Red Oak School.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Davenport
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa and western Illinois thrive along the river during the late fifties, defined by the industrial Quad Cities and a robust rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Oasis and Stanwood or along the Cedar River.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Davenport
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of major railroads and find river landmarks like Rock Island Arsenal, Huron Island, and the Coralville Reservoir.

  8. 1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Davenport
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the Mississippi River corridor are shown at their industrial peak just before the interstate era fully transformed the region. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and find landmarks like the Rock Island Arsenal and Wild Cat Den State Park.

  9. 1984 Map of Davenport, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Davenport, 1985 Print
    1984 Davenport
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and conservation converged along the Mississippi. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through Stender Church, Oxford Mills, and the Elmwood Cem burial grounds.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1991 Map of Lowden, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Lowden, 1992 Print
    1991 Lowden
    1992 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa farmland centered on the railroad town of Lowden is documented here just before the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace rural family plots and community hubs like Inland Cem, Zion Ch, and the waters of Yankee Run.

  11. 2022 Map of Lowden, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lowden, 2022 Print
    2022 Lowden
    2022 Print · USGS
    Cedar County farmland near the town of Lowden is preserved here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace local family lineages through several small rural burial grounds, including the Elliott Part-Grave, Inland Cem, and Pioneer Cem.

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