Old Maps of Winnebago County, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Winnebago County. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Winnebago County.


Winnebago County, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Mason City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Winnebago County, including Rochester, Mason City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Mason City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Winnebago County, including Rochester, Mason City, and other nearby areas

  3. 1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Mason City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Winnebago County, including Rochester, Mason City, and other nearby areas

  4. 1972 Map of Buffalo Center, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Buffalo Center, 1975 Print
    1972 Buffalo Center
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Winnebago County, including Buffalo Center, Rake, and other nearby areas

  5. 1972 Map of Buffalo Center SW, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Buffalo Center SW, 1975 Print
    1972 Buffalo Center SW
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Winnebago County, including Kossuth County, Hancock County, and other nearby areas

  6. 1972 Map of Forest City, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Forest City, 1975 Print
    1972 Forest City
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Winnebago County, including Forest City, Leland, and other nearby areas

  7. 1972 Map of Buffalo Center NE, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Buffalo Center NE, 1975 Print
    1972 Buffalo Center NE
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Winnebago County, including Thompson, Amund, and other nearby areas

  8. 1972 Map of Fertile, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Fertile, 1975 Print
    1972 Fertile
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Winnebago County, including Fertile, Joice, and other nearby areas

  9. 1972 Map of Bristol, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Bristol, 1975 Print
    1972 Bristol
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Winnebago County, including Emmons, Bristol, and other nearby areas

  10. 1972 Map of Pilot Knob, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Pilot Knob, 1975 Print
    1972 Pilot Knob
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Winnebago County, including Forest City, Leland, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1972 Map of Vinje, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Vinje, 1975 Print
    1972 Vinje
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Winnebago County, including Vinje, Freeborn County, and other nearby areas

  12. 1972 Map of Thompson, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Thompson, 1975 Print
    1972 Thompson
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Winnebago County, including Thompson, Hancock County, and other nearby areas

  13. 1972 Map of Lake Mills, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Lake Mills, 1975 Print
    1972 Lake Mills
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Winnebago County, including Lake Mills, Scarville, and other nearby areas

  14. 1985 Map of Mason City
    1985 Map of Mason City
    1985 Mason City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Winnebago County, including Mason City, Clear Lake, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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