Old Maps of Purdy, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Purdy. 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.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Purdy.


Purdy, IA maps

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  1. 1924 Map of Melcher
    1924 Map of Melcher
    1924 Melcher
    1924 Print · USGS
    South-central Iowa thrives during the 1920s coal boom, where rail lines and mine shafts transformed the rural landscape. Trace the growth of mining towns like Tipperary and Bucknell, and locate vanished local schools such as Coal Glen School.
    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
    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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1982 Map of Melcher, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Melcher, 1983 Print
    1982 Melcher
    1983 Print · USGS
    Marion County agriculture and small-town life are captured here in the early eighties as the settlements of Melcher and Dallas thrive. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Sacred Heart Ch, Columbia Cem, and the community of Gosport.

  7. 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.

  8. 2022 Map of Melcher-Dallas, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Melcher-Dallas, 2022 Print
    2022 Melcher-Dallas
    2022 Print · USGS
    Marion and Lucas Counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the rural landscapes surrounding Melcher-Dallas. Family researchers can trace local lineage through several burial grounds like Sacred Heart Cem and Clear Cem.

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