Old Maps of Wyoming, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 22 historic maps of Wyoming. 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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Wyoming, IA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Monticello
    1891 Map of Monticello
    1891 Monticello
    1891 Print · USGS
    Jones County at the peak of the rail era shows a landscape organized by iron rails and river bends. Trace the junctions and early plats of Monticello, Center Junction, and Wyoming along the Chicago and North Western Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1891 Map of Baldwin
    1891 Map of Baldwin
    1891 Baldwin
    1891 Print · USGS
    Jackson County at the end of the century shows a rugged landscape transitioning from river-based industry to a railroad economy. Genealogists can trace family footprints in early settlements like Ozark, Clay Mills, and the rail hubs of Baldwin and Monmouth.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1900 Map of Anamosa
    1900 Map of Anamosa
    1900 Anamosa
    1900 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa is shown here during the peak of its rail-driven development at the end of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Anamosa and Monticello or locate smaller settlements like Sand Spring and Rockville.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1901 Map of Peosta
    1901 Map of Peosta
    1901 Peosta
    1901 Print · USGS
    Dubuque and Jackson counties were a hub of river commerce and early rail expansion at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of communities like Peosta, St.Donatus, and the mill sites at Washington Mills.
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Dubuque or locate the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Lock and Dam No 11.

  6. 1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Dubuque
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the convergence of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Trace mid-century rail lines like the Chicago Great Western Ry and explore sites like the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Backbone State Park.

  7. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the Mississippi River bluffs. Genealogists and historians can locate Numerous lead and zinc mines, the New Melleray Abbey Monastery, and rural hubs like Saint Olaf.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Dubuque
    1976 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois come alive during the mid-seventies, showing a region built on river commerce and mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central railroad or locate heritage sites like the New Melleray Abbey Monastery and Backbone State Park.

  9. 1980 Map of Wyoming East, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Wyoming East, 1981 Print
    1980 Wyoming East
    1981 Print · USGS
    Eastern Jones County and neighboring Jackson County appear in the late seventies as a landscape of rural schoolhouses and winding creeks. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade past Cady Cem or locate the Midland Sch near Monmouth.

  10. 1980 Map of Wyoming West, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Wyoming West, 1981 Print
    1980 Wyoming West
    1981 Print · USGS
    Jones County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the 1980s, centered on the historic town of Wyoming and the southern Wapsipinicon River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations at North Madison Cem or follow the route of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.

  11. 1984 Map of Dubuque South, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Dubuque South, 1985 Print
    1984 Dubuque South
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa and Northwest Illinois meet along the Mississippi in the mid-eighties, a landscape defined by river industry and limestone bluffs. Trace the rail lines of the Illinois Central Gulf or explore notable sites like the Savanna Army Depot and Maquoketa Caves State Park.
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1984 Map of Anamosa, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Anamosa, 1985 Print
    1984 Anamosa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa's river valleys and farming communities are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape defined by the Wapsipinicon River and Maquoketa River. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy landmarks like the Independence State Hospital, Ebys Mill, and the State Penal Farm.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2010 Map of Wyoming West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wyoming West, 2010 Print
    2010 Wyoming West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Wyoming, including Onslow, Center Junction, and other nearby areas

  14. 2010 Map of Wyoming East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Wyoming East, 2010 Print
    2010 Wyoming East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Wyoming, including Monmouth, Clinton County, and other nearby areas

  15. 2013 Map of Wyoming West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wyoming West, 2013 Print
    2013 Wyoming West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Wyoming, including Onslow, Center Junction, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Wyoming East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Wyoming East, 2013 Print
    2013 Wyoming East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Wyoming, including Monmouth, Clinton County, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Wyoming East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wyoming East, 2015 Print
    2015 Wyoming East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Wyoming, including Monmouth, Clinton County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Wyoming West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Wyoming West, 2015 Print
    2015 Wyoming West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Wyoming, including Onslow, Center Junction, and other nearby areas

  19. 2018 Map of Wyoming West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Wyoming West, 2018 Print
    2018 Wyoming West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Wyoming, including Onslow, Center Junction, and other nearby areas

  20. 2018 Map of Wyoming East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Wyoming East, 2018 Print
    2018 Wyoming East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Wyoming, including Monmouth, Clinton County, and other nearby areas

  21. 2022 Map of Wyoming East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Wyoming East, 2022 Print
    2022 Wyoming East
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jones County agricultural life and small-town Iowa are captured here as they appeared in the early 2020s. Genealogists can trace family roots at South Mineral Cem, Bear Creek Cem, or Monmouth Cem while following the winding path of Bear Creek across the county line.

  22. 2022 Map of Wyoming West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Wyoming West, 2022 Print
    2022 Wyoming West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jones County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape of established rural towns and winding river valleys. Genealogists can trace family ties through several local sites including the North Madison Pioneer Cem, Madison Center Cem, and the community of Center Junction.

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