Old Maps of Batavia, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Batavia. 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 Batavia.


Batavia, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Batavia, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Batavia, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Batavia, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  4. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Batavia, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  5. 1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Centerville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Batavia, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas

  6. 1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Centerville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Batavia, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas

  7. 1965 Map of Eldon, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Eldon, 1966 Print
    1965 Eldon
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Batavia, including Eldon, Ashland, and other nearby areas

  8. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Batavia, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  9. 1980 Map of Abingdon, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Abingdon, 1981 Print
    1980 Abingdon
    1981 Print · USGS
    Covers Batavia, including Bladensburg, Abingdon, and other nearby areas

  10. 1981 Map of Centerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Centerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Centerville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Batavia, including Ottumwa, Fairfield, and other nearby areas

  11. 1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Oskaloosa
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Batavia, including Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, and other nearby areas

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