Old Maps of Lyon Township, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 28 historic maps of Lyon Township. 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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Lyon Township, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa at the height of its mid-century agricultural and rail boom features the growing hubs of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Iowa State College and Brushy Ridge.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties presents a dense landscape of rail-connected farming towns and growing river cities. Researchers can trace ancestral roots and old transport routes through Waterloo, Marshalltown, and Ames, while locating rural Cemeteries and local Quarries.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1978 Map of Blairsburg, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Blairsburg, 1979 Print
    1978 Blairsburg
    1979 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County agriculture and rail systems are clearly defined in the late seventies. Family historians can locate specific landmarks like Blairsburg Cem, First United Ch, and the rail junction at Kamrar as they appeared decades ago.

  4. 1978 Map of Ellsworth, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Ellsworth, 1979 Print
    1978 Ellsworth
    1979 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County farmland meets the river and rail lines of the late seventies, centered on the growing community of Ellsworth. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Homewood Cem or follow the path of the CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN railroad along the South Skunk River.

  5. 1978 Map of Jewell, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Jewell, 1979 Print
    1978 Jewell
    1979 Print · USGS
    Jewell and the surrounding Hamilton County townships are shown in detail during the late seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's footprint from Evergreen Cem to the Chicago and North Western rail lines and Little Wall Lake.

  6. 1978 Map of Williams, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Williams, 1979 Print
    1978 Williams
    1979 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County in the late seventies is marked by the massive intersection of major interstates amidst a traditional farming landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate the St Marys Cem, trace the Illinois Central Gulf rail line, and find the Community Hall.

  7. 1985 Map of Ames
    1985 Map of Ames
    1985 Ames
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's prairie landscape in the mid-eighties shows a well-established network of rail towns and conservation areas. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway and the Chicago and North Western line connecting Ames, Boone, and Webster City.

  8. 1993 Map of Ames
    1993 Map of Ames
    1993 Ames
    1993 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the early nineties shows a landscape of river-fed parklands and growing academic centers. Genealogists and researchers can trace local church sites like Sts Peter and Paul Ch or navigate the corridors of the Chicago and North Western through towns like Hubbard and Stanhope.

  9. 2010 Map of Ellsworth, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ellsworth, 2010 Print
    2010 Ellsworth
    2010 Print · USGS
    Ellsworth and its surrounding farmstead grid are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the Interstate 35 corridor bisects the county. Researchers can pinpoint the Ellsworth Post Office or trace family sites near Lincoln Cemetery and Greenwood Cemetery.

  10. 2010 Map of Jewell, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Jewell, 2010 Print
    2010 Jewell
    2010 Print · USGS
    Jewell and the surrounding Hamilton County farmlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of rural life and glacial hydrology. Researchers can locate specific properties along Lake Cairo Dr or trace local lineage at Evergreen Cemetery near Little Wall Lake.

  11. 2010 Map of Williams, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Williams, 2010 Print
    2010 Williams
    2010 Print · USGS
    This 2010 survey of Williams, Iowa, shows the Hamilton County landscape at the intersection of modern transit and deep-rooted agricultural history. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Saint Marys Cemetery, Williams Cemetery, and the South Skunk River.

  12. 2010 Map of Blairsburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Blairsburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Blairsburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the small towns of Blairsburg and Kamrar. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Liberty Center Cemetery and follow the drainage networks of Ditch Number 166.

  13. 2013 Map of Blairsburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Blairsburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Blairsburg
    2013 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County farmland and rail-side settlements are captured here in the early 2010s, showing a landscape defined by industrial agriculture. Researchers can trace the layout of small-town centers like Blairsburg and Kamrar alongside drainage systems like Loop Branch Ditch.

  14. 2013 Map of Jewell, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Jewell, 2013 Print
    2013 Jewell
    2013 Print · USGS
    Jewell and the surrounding Hamilton County farmlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by agriculture and engineering. Genealogists and local historians can trace property locations along 340th St and investigate sites near Little Wall Lake or the local Lund Airport.

  15. 2013 Map of Williams, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Williams, 2013 Print
    2013 Williams
    2013 Print · USGS
    Williams Township and Hamilton County are captured here in the early 2010s, showing the intersection of rural heritage and modern transit corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of the town of Williams or follow the paths of the S Skunk River and Ditch Number 64.

  16. 2013 Map of Ellsworth, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ellsworth, 2013 Print
    2013 Ellsworth
    2013 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County farmland and the town of Ellsworth are shown in detail during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local landmarks like S Skunk River, Goose Lake, and the specific street layouts of the central village.

  17. 2015 Map of Ellsworth, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ellsworth, 2015 Print
    2015 Ellsworth
    2015 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County agricultural life and small-town development are documented here in the mid-2010s. Trace local family history and rural landscapes through Homewood Cemetery and the waters of Goose Lake and the South Skunk River.

  18. 2015 Map of Jewell, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Jewell, 2015 Print
    2015 Jewell
    2015 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County farmland and the town of Jewell Junction are captured here during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace local landmarks and drainage history through features like Evergreen Cem, Lund Airport, and Little Wall Lake.

  19. 2015 Map of Williams, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Williams, 2015 Print
    2015 Williams
    2015 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County farmland and the town of Williams are captured here during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace family roots at Saint Marys Cem or follow the natural and engineered paths of the S Skunk River and Ditch Number 64.

  20. 2015 Map of Blairsburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Blairsburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Blairsburg
    2015 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County in the mid-2010s retains its deep agricultural roots and established rail-aligned towns. Researchers can trace family history at the Presbyterian Cem or explore the street layouts of Kamrar and Blairsburg as they appeared in this era.

  21. 2018 Map of Williams, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Williams, 2018 Print
    2018 Williams
    2018 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County agricultural life and small-town structure are captured here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace family sites at Saint Marys Cem or Rose Grove Cem and follow the paths of the S Skunk River and Tipton Cr.

  22. 2018 Map of Jewell, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Jewell, 2018 Print
    2018 Jewell
    2018 Print · USGS
    Jewell and the surrounding Hamilton County farmland are captured in this recent survey, showcasing the area's deep-rooted agricultural grid. Researchers can trace property borders and find local landmarks like Evergreen Cem, Lund Airport, and Little Wall Lake.

  23. 2018 Map of Ellsworth, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ellsworth, 2018 Print
    2018 Ellsworth
    2018 Print · USGS
    Jewell Junction and Ellsworth are captured in the late 2010s, showing the enduring agricultural character and water management of Hamilton County. Researchers can trace local lineage at Homewood Cem or follow the paths of the South Skunk River and Goose Lake.

  24. 2018 Map of Blairsburg, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Blairsburg, 2018 Print
    2018 Blairsburg
    2018 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County enters the late twenty-first century with its small-town identities and agricultural roots firmly intact. Local researchers can trace family lands near Stonega or locate burial sites at Liberty Center Cem and Presbyterian Cem.

  25. 2022 Map of Jewell, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Jewell, 2022 Print
    2022 Jewell
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jewell and the surrounding Hamilton County farmland are shown here in the early twenty-first century, featuring a landscape defined by industrial-scale drainage. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Jewell Junction, locate Evergreen Cem, and map the extent of Little Wall Lake.

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