Old Maps of Hardin County, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Hardin 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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Hardin County, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1975 Map of State Center NW, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of State Center NW, 1978 Print
    1975 State Center NW
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including St. Anthony, Liberty Township, and other nearby areas

  4. 1975 Map of Union, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Union, 1978 Print
    1975 Union
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Union, Liscomb, and other nearby areas

  5. 1975 Map of Zearing, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Zearing, 1978 Print
    1975 Zearing
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Zearing, Warren Township, and other nearby areas

  6. 1975 Map of Mc Callsburg, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Mc Callsburg, 1978 Print
    1975 Mc Callsburg
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Roland, McCallsburg, and other nearby areas

  7. 1979 Map of Iowa Falls West, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Iowa Falls West, 1980 Print
    1979 Iowa Falls West
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Iowa Falls, Alden, and other nearby areas

  8. 1979 Map of Buckeye West, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Buckeye West, 1980 Print
    1979 Buckeye West
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Alden, Buckeye, and other nearby areas

  9. 1979 Map of Buckeye East, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Buckeye East, 1980 Print
    1979 Buckeye East
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Iowa Falls, Buckeye, and other nearby areas

  10. 1979 Map of Ackley, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Ackley, 1980 Print
    1979 Ackley
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Ackley, Faulkner, and other nearby areas

  11. 1979 Map of Steamboat Rock, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Steamboat Rock, 1980 Print
    1979 Steamboat Rock
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Eldora, Steamboat Rock, and other nearby areas

  12. 1979 Map of Popejoy, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Popejoy, 1980 Print
    1979 Popejoy
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Alden, Popejoy, and other nearby areas

  13. 1979 Map of New Providence, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of New Providence, 1980 Print
    1979 New Providence
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Eldora, New Providence, and other nearby areas

  14. 1979 Map of Iowa Falls East, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Iowa Falls East, 1980 Print
    1979 Iowa Falls East
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Iowa Falls, Robertson, and other nearby areas

  15. 1979 Map of Hubbard, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Hubbard, 1980 Print
    1979 Hubbard
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Hubbard, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 1979 Map of Radcliffe, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Radcliffe, 1980 Print
    1979 Radcliffe
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Radcliffe, Scott Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 1979 Map of Eldora, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Eldora, 1980 Print
    1979 Eldora
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Eldora, Whitten, and other nearby areas

  18. 1979 Map of Owasa, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Owasa, 1980 Print
    1979 Owasa
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Owasa, United States, and other nearby areas

  19. 1984 Map of Iowa Falls, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Iowa Falls, 1985 Print
    1984 Iowa Falls
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Iowa Falls, Hampton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1985 Map of Ames
    1985 Map of Ames
    1985 Ames
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Ames, Boone, and other nearby areas

  21. 1993 Map of Ames
    1993 Map of Ames
    1993 Ames
    1993 Print · USGS
    Covers Hardin County, including Ames, Boone, and other nearby areas

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