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Old Maps of Consol, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Consol. 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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  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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  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 Weller, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Weller, 1983 Print
    1982 Weller
    1983 Print · USGS
    Monroe and Lucas Counties in the early eighties were defined by dense forests and a legacy of early coal and rail industry. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites like Allen Cem and Prather Cem or trace the Old Railroad Grade to the Bucknell Ruins.
  19. 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.
  22. 2010 Map of Weller, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Weller, 2010 Print
    2010 Weller
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Consol, including Bucknell, Weller, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of Weller, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Weller, 2013 Print
    2013 Weller
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Consol, including Bucknell, Weller, and other nearby areas
  28. 2015 Map of Weller, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Weller, 2015 Print
    2015 Weller
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Consol, including Bucknell, Weller, and other nearby areas
  31. 2018 Map of Weller, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Weller, 2018 Print
    2018 Weller
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Consol, including Bucknell, Weller, and other nearby areas
  34. 2022 Map of Weller, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Weller, 2022 Print
    2022 Weller
    2022 Print · USGS
    This part of Iowa along the Monroe and Lucas county line shows a landscape of deep-cut creek valleys and scattered rural settlements. Family historians can trace numerous burial sites like Peterson Cem and Stoneking Cem near Bucknell and Weller.
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