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Old Maps of Lovilia, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Lovilia. 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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Lovilia, IA maps

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  1. 1929 Map of Albia
    1929 Map of Albia
    1929 Albia
    1929 Print · USGS
    Monroe County was a bustling coal and rail corridor during the late twenties, anchored by the junction at Albia. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct mining camps like Hiteman and dozens of rural school sites such as Halfway Prairie Sch.
    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 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. 1982 Map of Lovilia, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Lovilia, 1983 Print
    1982 Lovilia
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Marion and Monroe county border was defined by heavy industry and small-town life in the early eighties. Genealogists can trace family burial sites at Woodlawn Cem and Greenlawn Cem while exploring the impact of Strip Mines on Lovilia and Bussey.
  22. 2010 Map of Lovilia, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lovilia, 2010 Print
    2010 Lovilia
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lovilia, including Bussey, Hamilton, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of Lovilia, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lovilia, 2013 Print
    2013 Lovilia
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lovilia, including Bussey, Hamilton, and other nearby areas
  28. 2015 Map of Lovilia, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lovilia, 2015 Print
    2015 Lovilia
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lovilia, including Bussey, Hamilton, and other nearby areas
  31. 2018 Map of Lovilia, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lovilia, 2018 Print
    2018 Lovilia
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lovilia, including Bussey, Hamilton, and other nearby areas
  34. 2022 Map of Lovilia, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lovilia, 2022 Print
    2022 Lovilia
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural border between Marion and Monroe counties is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a landscape of dispersed agricultural communities. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds including Woodlawn Cem, Saint Peters Cem, and Greenlawn Cem near Lovilia and Bussey.
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