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Old Maps of Rutledge, Ottumwa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Rutledge. 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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Rutledge, Ottumwa maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's evolving landscape is captured here in the early seventies, just as major reservoirs were reshaping the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern or locate family roots near Pella, Indianola, and Knoxville.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by bustling rail hubs and deep-rooted agricultural research. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of Des Moines and Ames, locate the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation, or study the paths of the Skunk River and South Skunk River.
  7. 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ottumwa and its surrounding townships show a bustling river-and-rail economy as the region expanded in the fifties. Genealogists can trace family sites at Memorial Lawn Cemetery and locate vanished rural landmarks like Shiloh Church.
  10. 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa North
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley in the mid-fifties reveals a bustling Iowa hub at the height of its rail-and-river era. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Ottumwa Cemetery, Reveal Sch, and Ottumwa Heights College.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's post-war landscape is defined here by the converging rail lines and river valleys that shaped its earliest settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Rock Island Railroad and locate community landmarks in Des Moines, Ames, and Newton.
  16. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's fertile plains and growing capital are captured here during the late sixties, a time of major highway expansion and reservoir construction. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural township boundaries, local cemeteries, and rail lines serving towns like Pella, Grinnell, and Oskaloosa.
  19. 1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Oskaloosa
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa's river valleys and rail hubs are meticulously detailed in the early eighties, showing a landscape of productive farmland and growing municipal centers. Researchers can trace the legacy of small-town life and local industry through features like Union Mills, What Cheer, and the extensive Burlington Northern rail network.
  22. 2010 Map of Ottumwa North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ottumwa North, 2010 Print
    2010 Ottumwa North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Rutledge, including Ottumwa, East Ottumwa, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of Ottumwa North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ottumwa North, 2013 Print
    2013 Ottumwa North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Rutledge, including Ottumwa, East Ottumwa, and other nearby areas
  28. 2015 Map of Ottumwa North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ottumwa North, 2015 Print
    2015 Ottumwa North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rutledge, including Ottumwa, East Ottumwa, and other nearby areas
  31. 2018 Map of Ottumwa North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ottumwa North, 2018 Print
    2018 Ottumwa North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Rutledge, including Ottumwa, East Ottumwa, and other nearby areas
  34. 2022 Map of Ottumwa North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ottumwa North, 2022 Print
    2022 Ottumwa North
    2022 Print · USGS
    Ottumwa and the Des Moines River valley appear in high detail during this recent survey of Wapello County. Genealogists can locate family sites at Burns Cem and Harris Cem, while rail enthusiasts can trace the BNSF Railway through Ottumwa Junction.
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