Old Maps of Ames, Kansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Ames. 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 Ames.


Ames, KS maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Washington
    1893 Map of Washington
    1893 Washington
    1893 Print · USGS
    Covers Ames, including Washington, Clyde, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Manhattan, 1964 Print
    1955 Map of Manhattan, 1964 Print
    1955 Manhattan
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Ames, including Manhattan, Junction City, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Manhattan
    1956 Map of Manhattan
    1956 Manhattan
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Ames, including Manhattan, Junction City, and other nearby areas

  4. 1957 Map of Manhattan
    1957 Map of Manhattan
    1957 Manhattan
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Ames, including Manhattan, Junction City, and other nearby areas

  5. 1965 Map of Clyde, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Clyde, 1966 Print
    1965 Clyde
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Ames, including Clyde, Saint Joseph, and other nearby areas

  6. 1985 Map of Concordia
    1985 Map of Concordia
    1985 Concordia
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Ames, including Concordia, Belleville, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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