Old Maps of Chester, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Chester. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Chester.


Chester, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Mason City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Rochester, Mason City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Mason City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Rochester, Mason City, and other nearby areas

  3. 1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Mason City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Rochester, Mason City, and other nearby areas

  4. 1965 Map of Ostrander, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Ostrander, 1966 Print
    1965 Ostrander
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Le Roy, Ostrander, and other nearby areas

  5. 1965 Map of Cherry Grove, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Cherry Grove, 1967 Print
    1965 Cherry Grove
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including York, Cherry Grove, and other nearby areas

  6. 1981 Map of Lime Springs, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Lime Springs, 1982 Print
    1981 Lime Springs
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Lime Springs, Lidtke Mill, and other nearby areas

  7. 1981 Map of Lime Springs NW, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Lime Springs NW, 1982 Print
    1981 Lime Springs NW
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Howard County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 1985 Map of Charles City
    1985 Map of Charles City
    1985 Charles City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Charles City, Cresco, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Map of Austin
    1985 Austin
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Chester, including Rochester, Austin, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

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