Old Maps of O'Brien County, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 23 historic maps of O'Brien County. 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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O'Brien County, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Fairmont
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Worthington, Spencer, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Fort Dodge
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Fort Dodge
    1957 Map of Fort Dodge
    1957 Fort Dodge
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and other nearby areas

  4. 1958 Map of Fort Dodge
    1958 Map of Fort Dodge
    1958 Fort Dodge
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and other nearby areas

  5. 1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Fairmont
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Worthington, Spencer, and other nearby areas

  6. 1964 Map of Sheldon SE, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Sheldon SE, 1965 Print
    1964 Sheldon SE
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Sioux County, United States, and other nearby areas

  7. 1964 Map of Sheldon, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Sheldon, 1965 Print
    1964 Sheldon
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Sheldon, Evander, and other nearby areas

  8. 1964 Map of Primghar, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Primghar, 1966 Print
    1964 Primghar
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Primghar, Archer, and other nearby areas

  9. 1964 Map of Plessis, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Plessis, 1966 Print
    1964 Plessis
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Plessis, Max, and other nearby areas

  10. 1964 Map of Gaza, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Gaza, 1966 Print
    1964 Gaza
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Primghar, Gaza, and other nearby areas

  11. 1964 Map of Sanborn, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Sanborn, 1966 Print
    1964 Sanborn
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Sanborn, United States, and other nearby areas

  12. 1969 Map of Granville East, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Granville East, 1971 Print
    1969 Granville East
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Granville, Germantown, and other nearby areas

  13. 1970 Map of Hartley SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hartley SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Hartley SW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Clay County, United States, and other nearby areas

  14. 1970 Map of Hartley, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hartley, 1972 Print
    1970 Hartley
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Hartley, Moneta, and other nearby areas

  15. 1970 Map of May City, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of May City, 1972 Print
    1970 May City
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including May City, Dickinson County, and other nearby areas

  16. 1971 Map of Paullina, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Paullina, 1973 Print
    1971 Paullina
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Paullina, Cherokee County, and other nearby areas

  17. 1971 Map of Sutherland West, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Sutherland West, 1973 Print
    1971 Sutherland West
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Sutherland, Calumet, and other nearby areas

  18. 1971 Map of Sutherland East, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Sutherland East, 1973 Print
    1971 Sutherland East
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Sutherland, Waterman, and other nearby areas

  19. 1972 Map of Ashton, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Ashton, 1975 Print
    1972 Ashton
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Ashton, Sioux County, and other nearby areas

  20. 1972 Map of Cloverdale, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Cloverdale, 1975 Print
    1972 Cloverdale
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Cloverdale, Osceola County, and other nearby areas

  21. 1972 Map of Melvin, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Melvin, 1975 Print
    1972 Melvin
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Melvin, Osceola County, and other nearby areas

  22. 1985 Map of Storm Lake
    1985 Map of Storm Lake
    1985 Storm Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Storm Lake, Cherokee, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1985 Map of Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Map of Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers O'Brien County, including Spencer, Sheldon, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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