Old Maps of Genoa, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Genoa. 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 Genoa.


Genoa, IA maps

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  1. 1942 Map of Seymour, 1954 Print
    1942 Map of Seymour, 1954 Print
    1942 Seymour
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa and the Missouri borderlands are captured here just as the rural schoolhouse era reached its peak. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Genoa Cem, Locust Valley Mine, and the Kniffin Sch.

  2. 1944 Map of Seymour
    1944 Map of Seymour
    1944 Seymour
    1944 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa and northern Missouri are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by crossing rail lines and small-town junctions. Genealogists can locate numerous country schools and burial sites like Genoa Cem, Schultz Cem, and Happy Hollow Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1967 Print · USGS
    The 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

  4. 1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Centerville
    1957 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  5. 1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Centerville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The 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.

  6. 1979 Map of Lake Thunderhead, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Lake Thunderhead, 1980 Print
    1979 Lake Thunderhead
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Iowa borderlands underwent significant change in the late seventies as the waters of Lake Thunderhead reshaped the terrain. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing landmarks like Genoa, Franklin Ch, and Union Cem alongside newer developments.

  7. 1981 Map of Leon, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Leon, 1982 Print
    1981 Leon
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa and northern Missouri are captured here in the early eighties as the rural landscape balances traditional agriculture with large-scale water management. Researchers can trace the path of the Burlington Northern through Leon or locate early settlements like Decatur City and New Buda.

  8. 2010 Map of Lake Thunderhead, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lake Thunderhead, 2010 Print
    2010 Lake Thunderhead
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Genoa, including Putnam County, Appanoose County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2012 Map of Lake Thunderhead, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lake Thunderhead, 2012 Print
    2012 Lake Thunderhead
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Genoa, including Putnam County, Appanoose County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Lake Thunderhead, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lake Thunderhead, 2015 Print
    2015 Lake Thunderhead
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Genoa, including Putnam County, Appanoose County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2017 Map of Lake Thunderhead, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lake Thunderhead, 2017 Print
    2017 Lake Thunderhead
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Genoa, including Putnam County, Appanoose County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2021 Map of Lake Thunderhead, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lake Thunderhead, 2021 Print
    2021 Lake Thunderhead
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Iowa state line comes into focus in this recent survey of the lands around Lake Thunderhead and the village of Genoa. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites at Union Cem and Livingston Cem or locate the Unionville Municipal Airport.

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