Old Maps of Van Buren County, Iowa for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 129 historic maps of Van Buren 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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Van Buren County, IA maps
(129)- 1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
1954 Centerville1967 Print · USGSThe Iowa-Missouri borderlands at mid-century reveal a landscape shaped by river valleys and the height of the regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Wabash railroad and locate old townsites like Mystic, Moulton, and Greentop.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Centerville
1957 Centerville1957 Print · USGSThe Iowa-Missouri borderlands in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of river-valley agriculture and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and small-town growth in Centerville, Kirksville, and along the Wabash railroad line. - 1958 Map of Centerville
1958 Centerville1958 Print · USGSThe Iowa-Missouri borderlands come into focus during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by river valleys and intersecting rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through dozens of rural hubs like Bloomfield, Unionville, and Corydon. - 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
1958 Burlington1968 Print · USGSThe tri-state river country of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Mississippi River and major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Keokuk or locate the sprawling Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.4 unique versions available - 1961 Map of Burlington
1961 Burlington1961 Print · USGSThe tri-state borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail economy of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of major hubs like Galesburg and Macomb alongside landmark sites such as the Iowa Ordnance Plant and the historic river town of Nauvoo. - 1963 Map of Burlington
1963 Burlington1963 Print · USGSThe tri-state river country of the Mississippi and Illinois valleys comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial and academic growth of the region, from the Iowa Ordnance Plant to campuses like Knox College and Western Illinois University. - 1965 Map of Eldon, 1966 Print
1965 Eldon1966 Print · USGSSoutheast Iowa in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the Des Moines River and a complex network of rail lines. Researchers can locate family sites at Gontermand Cem, trace the Old Railroad Grade, or explore the riverfront at Eldon. - 1965 Map of Selma, 1966 Print
1965 Selma1966 Print · USGSSoutheast Iowa's rural townships are documented here during the mid-sixties, centered on the Selma riverfront and the surrounding family farms. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local landmarks like Bethlehem Ch, Valley Sch, and Troy Cem. - 1965 Map of Libertyville, 1966 Print
1965 Libertyville1966 Print · USGSLibertyville and the surrounding townships in the mid-sixties show a landscape shaped by the rail lines and winding creek branches. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Fell Cem, Mt Zion Ch, and the sprawling drainage of Lick Creek. - 1965 Map of Douds, 1966 Print
1965 Douds1966 Print · USGSDouds and Leando face each other across the Des Moines River in the mid-1960s, serving as a hub for both rail transit and local mining. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds and congregations, including White Chapel Cem, Zion Ch, and Valentine Cem. - 1968 Map of Anson, 1970 Print
1968 Anson1970 Print · USGSThe Fox River valley along the Missouri-Iowa border is documented here in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family burial sites and rural institutions like St Thomas Cem, Duncan Sch, and the settlement at Chambersburg.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Bonaparte, 1970 Print
1968 Bonaparte1970 Print · USGSVan Buren County life centers on the river and rail lines in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots like Thomson Cem and Robb Cem or explore the riverfront layouts of Bonaparte and Bentonsport.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Croton, 1970 Print
1968 Croton1970 Print · USGSThe borderlands of Missouri and Iowa are captured here in the late sixties as the Des Moines River winds through timber and farmland. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family burial sites like Shaffer Cem and Walker Cem.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Keosauqua, 1970 Print
1968 Keosauqua1970 Print · USGSKeosauqua and the rural townships of Van Buren County are shown in the late sixties as the Des Moines River winds through the heart of the community. Genealogists can trace family heritage across more than ten local burial sites including Oak Lawn Cem, Watkins Cem, and Pratt Cem. - 1968 Map of Farmington, 1970 Print
1968 Farmington1970 Print · USGSFarmington and the surrounding townships in Van Buren and Lee Counties are captured here in the late sixties as the regional rail and forest networks matured. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact locations of Alfrey Cem, Harmony High Sch, and the grounds of Shimek State Forest.2 unique versions available - 1968 Map of Mount Sterling, 1970 Print
1968 Mount Sterling1970 Print · USGSCrossing the Iowa-Missouri border in the late sixties, this survey captures the rural landscape between Mount Sterling and Prospect Grove. Genealogists can trace family roots at Harness Cem, Blackledge Cem, and Asbury Ch along the Fox River valley.3 unique versions available - 1970 Map of Cantril, 1972 Print
1970 Cantril1972 Print · USGSVan Buren County's agricultural and forest lands are captured here in the early 1970s, focused on the Cantril and Lebanon areas. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Maple Grove Cem and trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade. - 1970 Map of Brock, 1972 Print
1970 Brock1972 Print · USGSThe Missouri-Iowa borderlands come into focus in the early 1970s, showing a rural landscape defined by the winding forks of the Wyaconda River. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous burial sites like Hubbard Cem, Trinity Cem, and the small settlement at Brock. - 1970 Map of Azen, 1972 Print
1970 Azen1972 Print · USGSThe border between Missouri and Iowa comes alive in the 1970s, showing a landscape defined by meandering rivers and rural townships. Family history researchers can locate numerous burial sites and congregations, including Billups Cem, Needham Cem, and Prairieview Ch. - 1970 Map of Milton, 1972 Print
1970 Milton1972 Print · USGSMilton and Troy sit along the Davis and Van Buren county line during the early 1970s, a landscape shaped by prairie farming and seasonal river flows. Local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade past Plainview Sch and find family names near Oak Point Cem. - 1980 Map of Fairfield South, 1981 Print
1980 Fairfield South1981 Print · USGSThe Jefferson and Van Buren county line comes to life in the late seventies as rural farmland meets the expanding edges of Fairfield. Genealogists can trace family names at Roth Cem and Smith Cem or locate community landmarks like the County Home. - 1980 Map of Lockridge West, 1981 Print
1980 Lockridge West1981 Print · USGSJefferson and Van Buren counties appear in the early eighties as a network of rural townships and winding creek bottoms. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites like Bonnifield Cem or trace the Burlington Northern line near Lockridge. - 1980 Map of Lockridge East, 1981 Print
1980 Lockridge East1981 Print · USGSThe Skunk River and Cedar Creek basins in the early 1980s show a well-defined landscape of rail-connected towns and rural parishes. Genealogists and historians can locate community landmarks like Grant Cem, the Burlington Northern line, and Round Prairie Ch. - 1981 Map of Mount Zion
1981 Mount Zion1981 Print · USGSVan Buren County's river-cut landscape is captured here in the early eighties as the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad still traced the Des Moines River. Genealogists can locate several family-named landmarks including Forbes Cem, Leech Cem, and the community at Winchester. - 1981 Map of Hillsboro
1981 Hillsboro1981 Print · USGSSoutheast Iowa in the early eighties shows a transition from traditional rail-connected towns to modern rural management. Trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade past Hillsboro and locate family burial sites at Bayles Cem and the local Cemetery.
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