Old Maps of Elkhart, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Elkhart. 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.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • 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 Elkhart.


Elkhart, IA maps

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  1. 1911 Map of Slater, 1960 Print
    1911 Map of Slater, 1960 Print
    1911 Slater
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Ankeny, Ames, and other nearby areas

  2. 1913 Map of Slater
    1913 Map of Slater
    1913 Slater
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Ankeny, Ames, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  5. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  6. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  7. 1972 Map of Elkhart, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Elkhart, 1975 Print
    1972 Elkhart
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Ankeny, Alleman, and other nearby areas

  8. 1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Des Moines
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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