Old Maps of Garber, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Garber. 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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Garber, IA maps

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  1. 1902 Map of Elkader
    1902 Map of Elkader
    1902 Elkader
    1902 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the turn of the century is defined by the deep river valleys of the Mississippi, Turkey, and Volga. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines and early settlements like Elkader, Guttenberg, and Elkport as they appeared in 1898.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Dubuque or locate the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Lock and Dam No 11.

  3. 1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Dubuque
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the convergence of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Trace mid-century rail lines like the Chicago Great Western Ry and explore sites like the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Backbone State Park.

  4. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the Mississippi River bluffs. Genealogists and historians can locate Numerous lead and zinc mines, the New Melleray Abbey Monastery, and rural hubs like Saint Olaf.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1964 Map of Garber, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Garber, 1967 Print
    1964 Garber
    1967 Print · USGS
    Garber and Elkport appear in the mid-1960s at the meeting of the Turkey and Volga rivers during a time of steady rural life. Genealogists can trace family heritage through local burial sites like Mount Harmony Cem, Zion Cem, and Ebenezer Cem.

  6. 1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Dubuque
    1976 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois come alive during the mid-seventies, showing a region built on river commerce and mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central railroad or locate heritage sites like the New Melleray Abbey Monastery and Backbone State Park.

  7. 1984 Map of Oelwein, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Oelwein, 1985 Print
    1984 Oelwein
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa and the Mississippi riverfront appear in detail during the 1980s, showing a land defined by deep river valleys and high ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate rural sites like St Sebald Ch and Quaker Mill Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2010 Map of Garber, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Garber, 2010 Print
    2010 Garber
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Garber, including Elkport, Wood, and other nearby areas

  9. 2013 Map of Garber, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Garber, 2013 Print
    2013 Garber
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Garber, including Elkport, Wood, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Garber, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Garber, 2015 Print
    2015 Garber
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Garber, including Elkport, Wood, and other nearby areas

  11. 2018 Map of Garber, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Garber, 2018 Print
    2018 Garber
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Garber, including Elkport, Wood, and other nearby areas

  12. 2022 Map of Garber, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Garber, 2022 Print
    2022 Garber
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Volga and Turkey Rivers meet in this corner of Northeast Iowa, anchoring a landscape of deep valleys and clustered settlements. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and burial sites across the ridges, from Ebenezer Cem to the community of Littleport.

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