Old Maps of Tama County, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 34 historic maps of Tama County. 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 Tama County.


Tama County, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

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

  3. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Waterloo, Ames, 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 Tama County, 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 Tama County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  6. 1960 Map of Marshalltown, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Marshalltown, 1962 Print
    1960 Marshalltown
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Marshalltown, Conrad, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1960 Map of Le Grand, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Le Grand, 1962 Print
    1960 Le Grand
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Marshalltown, Le Grand, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1960 Map of Conrad East, 1966 Print
    1960 Map of Conrad East, 1966 Print
    1960 Conrad East
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Conrad, Beaman, and other nearby areas

  9. 1963 Map of Buckingham, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Buckingham, 1964 Print
    1963 Buckingham
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Buckingham, Voorhies, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1963 Map of Eagle Center, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Eagle Center, 1964 Print
    1963 Eagle Center
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Louise, Eagle Center, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1968 Map of Belle Plaine SW, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Belle Plaine SW, 1970 Print
    1968 Belle Plaine SW
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, and other nearby areas

  12. 1968 Map of Belle Plaine, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Belle Plaine, 1970 Print
    1968 Belle Plaine
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Belle Plaine, Irving, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1968 Map of Chelsea, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Chelsea, 1970 Print
    1968 Chelsea
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Chelsea, Vining, and other nearby areas

  14. 1968 Map of Hartwick, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Hartwick, 1970 Print
    1968 Hartwick
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Belle Plaine, Hartwick, and other nearby areas

  15. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  16. 1971 Map of Gladbrook NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Gladbrook NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Gladbrook NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including United States, Iowa, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1971 Map of Elberon, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Elberon, 1973 Print
    1971 Elberon
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Elberon, Benton County, and other nearby areas

  18. 1971 Map of Dysart, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Dysart, 1973 Print
    1971 Dysart
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Dysart, Benton County, and other nearby areas

  19. 1971 Map of Lincoln, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Lincoln, 1973 Print
    1971 Lincoln
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Lincoln, Morrison, and other nearby areas

  20. 1971 Map of Traer, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Traer, 1973 Print
    1971 Traer
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Traer, United States, and other nearby areas

  21. 1971 Map of Clutier, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Clutier, 1973 Print
    1971 Clutier
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Clutier, United States, and other nearby areas

  22. 1971 Map of Reinbeck, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Reinbeck, 1973 Print
    1971 Reinbeck
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Reinbeck, Dinsdale, and other nearby areas

  23. 1971 Map of Garwin, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Garwin, 1973 Print
    1971 Garwin
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Garwin, United States, and other nearby areas

  24. 1971 Map of Gladbrook SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Gladbrook SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Gladbrook SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Toledo, United States, and other nearby areas

  25. 1971 Map of Gladbrook, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Gladbrook, 1973 Print
    1971 Gladbrook
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Tama County, including Gladbrook, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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