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Old Maps of Emmet County, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 94 historic maps of Emmet 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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Emmet County, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Fairmont
    1967 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Coteau des Prairies. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-connected growth of Fairmont and Blue Earth or locate family roots near St Kilian Ch and Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Fairmont
    1958 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and rail-line commerce. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Lakeside Laboratory, Gridley Station, and the Bancroft Wildlife Refuge across the prairie.
  7. 1967 Map of Wilmert Lake, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Wilmert Lake, 1968 Print
    1967 Wilmert Lake
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Iowa borderlands are captured here in the late sixties, showcasing the intricate chain of lakes and agricultural drainage networks. Genealogists can trace family locations near Oakwood Cem, Center Chain Cem, or the Amber Lake Park area.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1970 Map of Ceylon, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Ceylon, 1972 Print
    1970 Ceylon
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and the Iowa borderlands are captured here in the early 1970s, showing a prairie landscape shaped by drainage and rail. Researchers can trace family sites at Lone Cedar Cem or follow the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad through Ceylon.
  13. 1970 Map of Jackson, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Jackson, 1972 Print
    1970 Jackson
    1972 Print · USGS
    Jackson and the Des Moines River valley appear here in the early seventies as the region balanced its role as a county seat with a river-based economy. Researchers can locate several family burial sites including Riverside and Petersburg Cem, alongside local landmarks like the Powerplant and Getty Park.
  16. 1970 Map of Dunnell, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Dunnell, 1972 Print
    1970 Dunnell
    1972 Print · USGS
    Dunnell and the surrounding farmlands of Martin and Emmet counties are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace family ties through the Lake Fremont Cem, the Chicago and North Western rail corridor, and the grid of Judicial Ditch No 105.
  19. 1970 Map of Wilbert, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Wilbert, 1972 Print
    1970 Wilbert
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Iowa borderlands come to life in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape of glacial lakes and prairie townships. Researchers can locate the Wilbert Townhall, trace family plots at Tenhassen Cem, and explore the shoreline of Okamanpeedan Lake.
  22. 1972 Map of Terril, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Terril, 1974 Print
    1972 Terril
    1974 Print · USGS
    The township borders of Dickinson and Emmet counties meet here in the early 1970s, centered on the rail-aligned town of Terril. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago and North Western line, locate Fairview Cem, and explore the wetlands of Twelvemile Lake.
  25. 1972 Map of Wallingford, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Wallingford, 1974 Print
    1972 Wallingford
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley in northern Iowa is shown here in the early 1970s, as the railroad still connected the agricultural hubs of Wallingford and Raleigh. Researchers can locate several burial sites including Wallingford Cem and trace the complex network of drainage ditches and state game areas.
  28. 1972 Map of Estherville, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Estherville, 1974 Print
    1972 Estherville
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley in the early seventies shows Estherville as a bustling hub of rail and civic life. Researchers can find numerous local landmarks, from Oak Hill Cemetery to the Chicago and North Western rail lines and the campus of Iowa Lakes Community College.
  31. 1972 Map of Superior, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Superior, 1974 Print
    1972 Superior
    1974 Print · USGS
    The town of Superior and its surrounding prairies are captured here in the early 1970s, as the railroad still influenced the local layout. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Township Cem and trace the paths of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific or the shores of Swan Lake.
  34. 1980 Map of Seneca
    1980 Map of Seneca
    1980 Seneca
    1980 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of northern Iowa is captured here in the late twentieth century, showing the farmsteads and resource extraction sites along the East Fork Des Moines River. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like St Pauls Cem and Blakjer Ch.
  37. 1980 Map of Armstrong
    1980 Map of Armstrong
    1980 Armstrong
    1980 Print · USGS
    Armstrong and the surrounding northern Iowa prairie are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by conservation and rail. Researchers can trace local history at Township Cemetery and the Chicago and North Western line.
  40. 1980 Map of Ringsted
    1980 Map of Ringsted
    1980 Ringsted
    1980 Print · USGS
    Emmet County, Iowa, is shown here in the late twentieth century as its agricultural landscape matured around established towns. Genealogists and historians can trace the streets of Ringsted, the settlement at Halfa, and the remnants of an Old Railroad Grade.
  43. 1980 Map of Ingham Lake
    1980 Map of Ingham Lake
    1980 Ingham Lake
    1980 Print · USGS
    Emmet County’s lake country is seen here in the late twentieth century, showing a landscape defined by conservation areas and glacial waters. Researchers can trace family roots at the Swan Lake Village Cem or locate the Old Railroad Grade near the Des Moines River.
  46. 1980 Map of Gruver
    1980 Map of Gruver
    1980 Gruver
    1980 Print · USGS
    The northern Iowa prairie is documented here in the early 1980s, centered on the railroad town of Gruver near the Minnesota border. Genealogists can locate rural burial sites like Ellsworth Cem and Palestine Cem alongside the Palestine Ch.
  49. 1980 Map of Dolliver
    1980 Map of Dolliver
    1980 Dolliver
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Emmet County borderlands and the shores of Okamanpeedan Lake are shown here as they appeared in the late seventies. Genealogists and historians can locate small settlements like Gridley and Maple Hill or trace burials at Armstrong Grove Cem and Township Cem.
  52. 1985 Map of Estherville
    1985 Map of Estherville
    1985 Estherville
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern Iowa in the mid-eighties was a landscape of grid-patterned agriculture and vast marshland conservation. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like Oak Hill Cemetery and Fourmile Lake School, or trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1985 Map of Fairmont, 1991 Print
    1985 Map of Fairmont, 1991 Print
    1985 Fairmont
    1991 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota in the mid-eighties shows a robust network of prairie towns and rail-connected agricultural hubs. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Rolling Green and Manyaska or locate old homesteads near Fox Lake and the Chicago & North Western line.
  58. 2010 Map of Dolliver, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dolliver, 2010 Print
    2010 Dolliver
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Emmet County, including Armstrong, Dolliver, and other nearby areas
  61. 2010 Map of Ringsted, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ringsted, 2010 Print
    2010 Ringsted
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Emmet County, including Ringsted, Hoprig, and other nearby areas
  64. 2010 Map of Ingham Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ingham Lake, 2010 Print
    2010 Ingham Lake
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Emmet County, including Palo Alto County, United States, and other nearby areas
  67. 2010 Map of Terril, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Terril, 2010 Print
    2010 Terril
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Emmet County, including Terril, Dickinson County, and other nearby areas
  70. 2010 Map of Armstrong, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Armstrong, 2010 Print
    2010 Armstrong
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Emmet County, including Armstrong, Kossuth County, and other nearby areas
  73. 2010 Map of Wallingford, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wallingford, 2010 Print
    2010 Wallingford
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Emmet County, including Wallingford, Raleigh, and other nearby areas
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