Old Maps of Davis County, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 25 historic maps of Davis 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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Davis County, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Agency, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Agency, 1958 Print
    1956 Agency
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Agency, Cliffland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Ottumwa, Carbon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Ottumwa, Bloomfield, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Centerville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas

  6. 1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Centerville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas

  7. 1965 Map of Eldon, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Eldon, 1966 Print
    1965 Eldon
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Eldon, Batavia, and other nearby areas

  8. 1965 Map of Selma, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Selma, 1966 Print
    1965 Selma
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Chequest, Selma, and other nearby areas

  9. 1968 Map of Blakesburg NE, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Blakesburg NE, 1971 Print
    1968 Blakesburg NE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Wapello County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 1968 Map of Unionville, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Unionville, 1971 Print
    1968 Unionville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Unionville, Udell, and other nearby areas

  11. 1968 Map of Blakesburg, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Blakesburg, 1971 Print
    1968 Blakesburg
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Blakesburg, Brompton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1968 Map of Paris, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Paris, 1971 Print
    1968 Paris
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Blackhawk, Paris, and other nearby areas

  13. 1970 Map of Brock, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Brock, 1972 Print
    1970 Brock
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Brock, Scotland County, and other nearby areas

  14. 1970 Map of Milton, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Milton, 1972 Print
    1970 Milton
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Milton, Troy, and other nearby areas

  15. 1979 Map of West Grove, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of West Grove, 1980 Print
    1979 West Grove
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Monterey, West Grove, and other nearby areas

  16. 1979 Map of Floris, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Floris, 1980 Print
    1979 Floris
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Floris, Shunem, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1979 Map of Pulaski, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Pulaski, 1980 Print
    1979 Pulaski
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Pulaski, Stiles, and other nearby areas

  18. 1979 Map of Lancaster, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Lancaster, 1980 Print
    1979 Lancaster
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Lancaster, Glenwood, and other nearby areas

  19. 1979 Map of Bloomfield South, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Bloomfield South, 1980 Print
    1979 Bloomfield South
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Bloomfield, Steuben, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1979 Map of Coatsville, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Coatsville, 1980 Print
    1979 Coatsville
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Coatsville, Guinn, and other nearby areas

  21. 1979 Map of Moulton, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Moulton, 1980 Print
    1979 Moulton
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Moulton, Orleans, and other nearby areas

  22. 1980 Map of Bloomfield North
    1980 Map of Bloomfield North
    1980 Bloomfield North
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Bloomfield, Drakesville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1980 Map of Kilwinning
    1980 Map of Kilwinning
    1980 Kilwinning
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Kilwinning, Hitt, and other nearby areas

  24. 1980 Map of Bunker Hill
    1980 Map of Bunker Hill
    1980 Bunker Hill
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Lunsford, Vinita, and other nearby areas

  25. 1981 Map of Centerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Centerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Centerville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Davis County, including Ottumwa, Fairfield, and other nearby areas

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