Old Maps of Mount Sterling, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Mount Sterling. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Mount Sterling.


Mount Sterling, IA maps

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  1. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The 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

  2. 1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Burlington
    1961 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  3. 1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Burlington
    1963 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  4. 1968 Map of Mount Sterling, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Mount Sterling, 1970 Print
    1968 Mount Sterling
    1970 Print · USGS
    Crossing 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

  5. 1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Burlington
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region during the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Mississippi River and a dense network of railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Aspen Grove Cem or locate community landmarks in Burlington, Fort Madison, and Mount Pleasant.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Burlington
    1990 Print · USGS
    The tri-state confluence of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is mapped here at the end of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfront heritage of Burlington, Keokuk, and Fort Madison, or locate sites like the Battle of Athens State Historic Site.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2010 Map of Mount Sterling, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mount Sterling, 2010 Print
    2010 Mount Sterling
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Mount Sterling, including Prospect Grove, Clark County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2013 Map of Mount Sterling, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mount Sterling, 2013 Print
    2013 Mount Sterling
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mount Sterling, including Prospect Grove, Clark County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2015 Map of Mount Sterling, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mount Sterling, 2015 Print
    2015 Mount Sterling
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Mount Sterling, including Prospect Grove, Clark County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2018 Map of Mount Sterling, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Mount Sterling, 2018 Print
    2018 Mount Sterling
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Mount Sterling, including Prospect Grove, Clark County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Mount Sterling, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mount Sterling, 2022 Print
    2022 Mount Sterling
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands come into focus in this recent survey of Van Buren and Clark counties. Local researchers can trace family sites across the state line, from the streets of Mount Sterling to rural burial grounds like Harness Cem and Gorgas Cem.

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