Old Maps of Nevada, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Nevada. 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 Nevada.


Nevada, IA maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Ames, 1956 Print
    1912 Map of Ames, 1956 Print
    1912 Ames
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada, including Ames, Story City, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1914 Map of Ames
    1914 Map of Ames
    1914 Ames
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada, including Ames, Story City, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  7. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  8. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  9. 1975 Map of Nevada, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Nevada, 1978 Print
    1975 Nevada
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada, including Howard Township, Warren Township, and other nearby areas

  10. 1975 Map of Ames East, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Ames East, 1978 Print
    1975 Ames East
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada, including Ames, Howard Township, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1975 Map of Maxwell, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Maxwell, 1978 Print
    1975 Maxwell
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada, including Maxwell, Iowa Center, and other nearby areas

  12. 1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Des Moines
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1985 Map of Ames
    1985 Map of Ames
    1985 Ames
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada, including Ames, Boone, and other nearby areas

  14. 1993 Map of Ames
    1993 Map of Ames
    1993 Ames
    1993 Print · USGS
    Covers Nevada, including Ames, Boone, and other nearby areas

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