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Old Maps of Wayne County, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 130 historic maps of Wayne 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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Wayne County, IA maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Humeston
    1934 Map of Humeston
    1934 Humeston
    1934 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa farmland and small-town commerce define this 1930s landscape, where rail lines and river branches meet. Genealogists can trace family roots at Humeston and Corydon or locate rural landmarks like Eden Ch and the Wayne County Farm.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1935 Map of Russell, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Russell, 1958 Print
    1935 Russell
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa in the mid-thirties was a landscape of river-valley farms and rail-connected towns like Russell and Melrose. Researchers can trace old township school locations such as Brush College Sch and Rabbit Hill Sch or locate the New York Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1937 Map of Corydon
    1937 Map of Corydon
    1937 Corydon
    1937 Print · USGS
    Wayne County and the city of Corydon are captured in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape tightly organized around rail transport and rural education. Genealogists and historians can trace dozens of country schools and churches like Rabbit Ridge Sch, Brown Jug Sch, and Eden Ch.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1938 Map of Russell
    1938 Map of Russell
    1938 Russell
    1938 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa's rural school and rail network are preserved here during the mid-1930s. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of local landmarks like Hilledgeville Cem, Rabbit Hill Sch, and the settlement of Confidence.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 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
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 1964 Map of Woodland, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Woodland, 1965 Print
    1964 Woodland
    1965 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Decatur and Wayne Counties is captured in the mid-1960s, showing a well-established network of farms and country roads. Genealogists can locate several family-named burial sites like Gollough Cem and Corder Cem or the local Spring Branch Ch.
  31. 1964 Map of Allerton, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Allerton, 1966 Print
    1964 Allerton
    1966 Print · USGS
    Wayne County farming communities and rail junctions are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of major transit lines and rural life. Genealogists can locate several family burial grounds like Sturgeon Cem and Corydon Cem, or trace the tracks of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through Sewal.
  34. 1964 Map of Cleopatra, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Cleopatra, 1966 Print
    1964 Cleopatra
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Iowa borderlands come to life in the mid-1960s, showing a rural landscape anchored by small settlements and family farms. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use through landmarks like Cleopatra, Epworth Ch, and the Laughlin Cem.
  37. 1964 Map of Clio, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Clio, 1966 Print
    1964 Clio
    1966 Print · USGS
    Wayne County farmland and the waters of Bob White State Park define this Iowa landscape in the mid-1960s. Genealogists can locate family sites at Hazel Dell Cem and Greenridge Cem along the Rock Island railroad line.
  40. 1964 Map of Powersville, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Powersville, 1966 Print
    1964 Powersville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Iowa borderlands come to life in the mid-sixties, centered on the railroad village of Powersville. Genealogists can trace local roots across numerous burial sites like Wyreka Cem, Edmond Cem, and the tracks of the Milwaukee Road.
  43. 1964 Map of Lineville, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Lineville, 1966 Print
    1964 Lineville
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Iowa-Missouri border country comes to life in this mid-sixties survey of the Lineville and Mercer area. Trace family history through numerous rural cemeteries like Evergreen Cemetery and White Oak Cem, or follow the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line.
  46. 1965 Map of Le Roy, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Le Roy, 1966 Print
    1965 Le Roy
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa's rural landscape at the crossroads of four counties is captured here in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade or find family sites like Smyrna Cem and the settlement of Last Chance.
  49. 1965 Map of Garden Grove, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Garden Grove, 1967 Print
    1965 Garden Grove
    1967 Print · USGS
    Decatur and Wayne Counties are captured in the mid-1960s, showing the agricultural rhythm of southern Iowa before modernization reshaped its rural landscape. Researchers can trace family roots at Green Bay Cem. or locate regional landmarks like the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad and the local Drive-in Theater.
  52. 1966 Map of Confidence, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Confidence, 1967 Print
    1966 Confidence
    1967 Print · USGS
    Wayne County saw significant changes in the 1960s as traditional farming communities met new infrastructure projects. Researchers can trace the layout of Bethlehem and Confidence or locate family sites at New York Cem and Sunnyslope Sch.
  55. 1966 Map of Russell, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Russell, 1967 Print
    1966 Russell
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Lucas and Wayne County borderlands are seen here in the mid-sixties, just as the landscape was being reshaped by the coming Rathbun Reservoir. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridor of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy and locate local sites like Ragtown Cem and Center Community Ch.
  58. 1966 Map of Plano, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Plano, 1967 Print
    1966 Plano
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa is shown here just as the landscape was being reshaped by the rising waters of the Rathbun Reservoir. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of this rural community through the Philadelphia Ch, Jones Cem, and an Old Railroad Grade.
  61. 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.
  64. 1979 Map of St. John, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of St. John, 1980 Print
    1979 St. John
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Iowa and Missouri borderlands are captured here in the late seventies, showing the rural junction of Wayne and Putnam counties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Harris Cem, Torrey Cem, and the quiet settlement of St John.
  67. 1979 Map of Seymour East, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Seymour East, 1980 Print
    1979 Seymour East
    1980 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Wayne and Appanoose Counties are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape shaped by competing rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks including Little Flock Chapel, Crossroads Cem, and the settlement of Jerome.
  70. 1979 Map of Seymour West, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Seymour West, 1980 Print
    1979 Seymour West
    1980 Print · USGS
    Wayne County agriculture and rail transportation intersect in the late 1970s near the settlements of Promise City and Seymour. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct routes like the Old RR Gr or locate family burial sites at Bollman Cem.
  73. 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.
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