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Old Maps of Manchester, Iowa for Metal Detecting

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

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  1. 1900 Map of Anamosa
    1900 Map of Anamosa
    1900 Anamosa
    1900 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa is shown here during the peak of its rail-driven development at the end of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Anamosa and Monticello or locate smaller settlements like Sand Spring and Rockville.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 1965 Map of Thorpe, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Thorpe, 1966 Print
    1965 Thorpe
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Delaware County is captured here during a period of rural stability, centered on the rail-fed hamlets of the Iowa plains. You can trace early family sites and community infrastructure like the Red Schoolhouse, Thorpe Union Cem, and the Chicago Great Western rail line.
  19. 1973 Map of Manchester, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Manchester, 1977 Print
    1973 Manchester
    1977 Print · USGS
    Manchester and the Maquoketa River valley are captured here during the mid-seventies when the regional rail and river networks defined the county's core. Researchers can trace family sites at St Marys Cemetery, Oakland Cemetery, and the Manchester National Fish Hatchery.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 1984 Map of Anamosa, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Anamosa, 1985 Print
    1984 Anamosa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa's river valleys and farming communities are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape defined by the Wapsipinicon River and Maquoketa River. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy landmarks like the Independence State Hospital, Ebys Mill, and the State Penal Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 2022 Map of Thorpe, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Thorpe, 2022 Print
    2022 Thorpe
    2022 Print · USGS
    Delaware County, Iowa, is captured in this recent survey, showcasing the rural agricultural landscape between the Maquoketa River and the community of Thorpe. Researchers can trace local lineage through numerous burial sites like Mead Cem, Hutson Cem, and Rock Prairie Cem.
  34. 2022 Map of Manchester, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Manchester, 2022 Print
    2022 Manchester
    2022 Print · USGS
    Manchester and the surrounding Delaware County countryside are centered on the Maquoketa River in this modern-era survey. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds including Baileys Ford Cem, Portable Cem, and the Delaware County Courthouse.
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