Old Maps of Riceville, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Riceville. 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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Riceville, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Mason City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown here at the height of the mid-century rail era, centered on the regional hubs of Mason City and Rochester. Researchers can trace the vanished paths of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Pilot Knob and Bear Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Mason City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Iowa border region comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the industrial plants of Mason City to the medical hub of Rochester. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Chicago Great Western Railway and the Shell Rock River.

  3. 1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Mason City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown during the mid-fifties when railroads still anchored the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Illinois Central and find local landmarks in Mason City, Albert Lea, and Austin.

  4. 1972 Map of Riceville, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Riceville, 1974 Print
    1972 Riceville
    1974 Print · USGS
    Riceville and the surrounding townships in the early seventies remain centered on the Wapsipinicon River and the Chicago and North Western line. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial grounds like St Peters Cem and Reckner Cem, or trace the small settlement at Dishinger.

  5. 1985 Map of Charles City
    1985 Map of Charles City
    1985 Charles City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern Iowa and the Minnesota borderlands are mapped here in the mid-1980s as a thriving network of rail-side towns and river valleys. Trace local history through the Reilly Settlement, Stacyville Junction, and aviation sites like Ellen Church Field.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2010 Map of Riceville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Riceville, 2010 Print
    2010 Riceville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Riceville, including Howard County, Mitchell County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2013 Map of Riceville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Riceville, 2013 Print
    2013 Riceville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Riceville, including Howard County, Mitchell County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Riceville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Riceville, 2015 Print
    2015 Riceville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Riceville, including Howard County, Mitchell County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Riceville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Riceville, 2018 Print
    2018 Riceville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Riceville, including Howard County, Mitchell County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2022 Map of Riceville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Riceville, 2022 Print
    2022 Riceville
    2022 Print · USGS
    The northern Iowa borderlands near Riceville come into focus in this contemporary survey of the Mitchell and Howard county line. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites, including Riverside Cem and Saint Peters Lutheran Cem near the Wapsipinicon River.

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