Old Maps of McBride, Jefferson Township for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of McBride. 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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- 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 McBride.
McBride, Jefferson Township maps
(12)- 1951 Map of St. Charles, 1953 Print1951 St. Charles1953 Print · USGSMadison and Warren counties are seen here in the early 1950s, when a dense network of rail lines and country schools still knit these rural townships together. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near landmarks like Imes Bridge, St Charles Cem, and Blair Chapel.2 unique versions available
- 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print1954 Des Moines1973 Print · USGSCentral 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
- 1956 Map of Des Moines1956 Des Moines1956 Print · USGSCentral 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.
- 1957 Map of Des Moines1957 Des Moines1957 Print · USGSCentral 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.
- 1969 Map of Des Moines1969 Des Moines1969 Print · USGSCentral 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.
- 1983 Map of St. Charles NW1983 St. Charles NW1983 Print · USGSMadison County's rural landscape is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of four distinct townships. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the McBride Covered Bridge, Jefferson Cem, and Trinity Ch along the winding North River.
- 1984 Map of Indianola1984 Indianola1984 Print · USGSSouth-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.
- 2010 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2010 Print2010 Saint Charles NW2010 Print · USGSCovers McBride, including West Des Moines, Crawford Township, and other nearby areas
- 2013 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2013 Print2013 Saint Charles NW2013 Print · USGSCovers McBride, including West Des Moines, Crawford Township, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2015 Print2015 Saint Charles NW2015 Print · USGSCovers McBride, including West Des Moines, Crawford Township, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2018 Print2018 Saint Charles NW2018 Print · USGSCovers McBride, including West Des Moines, Crawford Township, and other nearby areas
- 2022 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2022 Print2022 Saint Charles NW2022 Print · USGSMadison County farmland near the North Branch of the North River is documented here in the early 2020s. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the German Lutheran Cem, Farris Cem, and Payton Cem.
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