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Old Maps of Wright, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Wright. 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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Wright, IA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 1968 Map of Kirkville, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Kirkville, 1971 Print
    1968 Kirkville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa's coal and gravel country comes into focus in the late sixties as industrial mining reshapes the Mahaska and Wapello County line. Researchers can trace the rail sidings of the Chicago and North Western or locate Westview Cemetery and the Eddyville School.
  13. 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.
  16. 1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Oskaloosa
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa's river valleys and rail hubs are meticulously detailed in the early eighties, showing a landscape of productive farmland and growing municipal centers. Researchers can trace the legacy of small-town life and local industry through features like Union Mills, What Cheer, and the extensive Burlington Northern rail network.
  19. 2010 Map of Kirkville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Kirkville, 2010 Print
    2010 Kirkville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Wright, including Eddyville, Kirkville, and other nearby areas
  22. 2013 Map of Kirkville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Kirkville, 2013 Print
    2013 Kirkville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Wright, including Eddyville, Kirkville, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Kirkville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Kirkville, 2015 Print
    2015 Kirkville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Wright, including Eddyville, Kirkville, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Kirkville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kirkville, 2018 Print
    2018 Kirkville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Wright, including Eddyville, Kirkville, and other nearby areas
  31. 2022 Map of Kirkville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Kirkville, 2022 Print
    2022 Kirkville
    2022 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Mahaska and Wapello counties come into focus in this contemporary survey of the Des Moines River valley. Genealogists can trace family footprints across several rural burial grounds, including Westview Cem, Stump Cem, and the Funk Family Cem.
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