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Old Maps of Chariton, Iowa for Metal Detecting

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Chariton, IA maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Chariton
    1918 Map of Chariton
    1918 Chariton
    1918 Print · USGS
    Chariton and its neighboring townships thrive as a rail-connected agricultural hub during the late First World War era. Trace family roots at Chariton or locate rural landmarks like Indianola Junction and the Horstman School.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1934 Map of Humeston
    1934 Map of Humeston
    1934 Humeston
    1934 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa farmland and small-town commerce define this 1930s landscape, where rail lines and river branches meet. Genealogists can trace family roots at Humeston and Corydon or locate rural landmarks like Eden Ch and the Wayne County Farm.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1937 Map of Corydon
    1937 Map of Corydon
    1937 Corydon
    1937 Print · USGS
    Wayne County and the city of Corydon are captured in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape tightly organized around rail transport and rural education. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of country schools and churches like Rabbit Ridge Sch, Brown Jug Sch, and Eden Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands at mid-century reveal a landscape shaped by river valleys and the height of the regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Wabash railroad and locate old townsites like Mystic, Moulton, and Greentop.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's evolving landscape is captured here in the early seventies, just as major reservoirs were reshaping the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern or locate family roots near Pella, Indianola, and Knoxville.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by bustling rail hubs and deep-rooted agricultural research. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of Des Moines and Ames, locate the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation, or study the paths of the Skunk River and South Skunk River.
  19. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's post-war landscape is defined here by the converging rail lines and river valleys that shaped its earliest settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Rock Island Railroad and locate community landmarks in Des Moines, Ames, and Newton.
  22. 1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Centerville
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of river-valley agriculture and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and small-town growth in Centerville, Kirksville, and along the Wabash railroad line.
  25. 1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Centerville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands come into focus during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by river valleys and intersecting rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through dozens of rural hubs like Bloomfield, Unionville, and Corydon.
  28. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's fertile plains and growing capital are captured here during the late sixties, a time of major highway expansion and reservoir construction. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural township boundaries, local cemeteries, and rail lines serving towns like Pella, Grinnell, and Oskaloosa.
  31. 1981 Map of Leon, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Leon, 1982 Print
    1981 Leon
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa and northern Missouri are captured here in the early eighties as the rural landscape balances traditional agriculture with large-scale water management. Researchers can trace the path of the Burlington Northern through Leon or locate early settlements like Decatur City and New Buda.
  34. 1982 Map of Corydon NE, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Corydon NE, 1983 Print
    1982 Corydon NE
    1983 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Lucas and Wayne Counties are captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the Chariton River valley. Genealogists can trace family locations near Waynick Cem, Salem Ch, and the Burlington Northern rail line.
  37. 1982 Map of Chariton, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Chariton, 1983 Print
    1982 Chariton
    1983 Print · USGS
    Chariton and the surrounding Lucas County townships are captured in the early eighties as the area balanced its railroad heritage with modern recreation. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Mt Zion Cem, the County Home, and the village of Williamson.
  40. 1984 Map of Indianola
    1984 Map of Indianola
    1984 Indianola
    1984 Print · USGS
    South-central Iowa in the mid-1980s reveals a patchwork of established rail hubs and significant new conservation areas. Trace the Chicago and North Western rail lines and explore rural landmarks like Lake Ahquabi State Park or the Strip Mine near Knoxville.
  43. 2010 Map of Chariton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Chariton, 2010 Print
    2010 Chariton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Chariton, including Williamson, Oakley, and other nearby areas
  46. 2010 Map of Corydon NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Corydon NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Corydon NE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Chariton, including Lucas County, Wayne County, and other nearby areas
  49. 2013 Map of Corydon NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Corydon NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Corydon NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Chariton, including Lucas County, Wayne County, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Chariton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Chariton, 2013 Print
    2013 Chariton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Chariton, including Williamson, Oakley, and other nearby areas
  55. 2015 Map of Corydon NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Corydon NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Corydon NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Chariton, including Lucas County, Wayne County, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Chariton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Chariton, 2015 Print
    2015 Chariton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Chariton, including Williamson, Oakley, and other nearby areas
  61. 2018 Map of Chariton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Chariton, 2018 Print
    2018 Chariton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Chariton, including Williamson, Oakley, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Corydon NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Corydon NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Corydon NE
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Chariton, including Lucas County, Wayne County, and other nearby areas
  67. 2022 Map of Corydon NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Corydon NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Corydon NE
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa's rural landscape is documented here in the early twenty-first century as it spans the border of Lucas and Wayne Counties. Researchers can trace historic local burial grounds like Salem Cem and Freedom Cem or follow the Cinder Path Trl along the Chariton River.
  70. 2022 Map of Chariton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Chariton, 2022 Print
    2022 Chariton
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Lucas County seat of Chariton is shown here in the 2020s, anchoring a landscape of family-named cemeteries and prairie creeks. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like County Farm Cem, the Lucas County Courthouse, and Swede Hollow.
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