Old Maps of Danville, Kansas for Metal Detecting

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


Danville, KS maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Caldwell, 1957 Print
    1889 Map of Caldwell, 1957 Print
    1889 Caldwell
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southern Kansas is captured in the late 1880s as the arrival of several major railroads began to spur the growth of new prairie towns. Researchers can locate early depots and homesteads in Caldwell, Conway Springs, and Runnymede.

  2. 1893 Map of Caldwell
    1893 Map of Caldwell
    1893 Caldwell
    1893 Print · USGS
    Southern Kansas is captured during the rapid railroad expansion of the late nineteenth century, showing a landscape defined by new towns and steel rails. Genealogists can trace family roots through early settlements like Caldwell, Conway Springs, and Bluff City along the Chicaskia River.

  3. 1897 Map of Caldwell
    1897 Map of Caldwell
    1897 Caldwell
    1897 Print · USGS
    The Kansas borderlands come alive in the late nineteenth century as a bustling network of railroads and prairie settlements. Genealogists and researchers can trace early homesteads and rail stops near Caldwell, Argonia, and the notable colonial experiment of Runnymede.
    10 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Wichita, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Wichita, 1959 Print
    1955 Wichita
    1959 Print · USGS
    South-central Kansas comes alive in the mid-1950s as Wichita grows into its role as a regional industrial and military powerhouse. Trace the rail-and-river network connecting El Dorado and Arkansas City through the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe lines.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Wichita
    1958 Map of Wichita
    1958 Wichita
    1958 Print · USGS
    South Central Kansas in the late fifties was a landscape of aviation industry, oil exploration, and expanding turnpikes. Researchers can trace mid-century growth through McConnell Air Force Base, major facilities for Cessna Aircraft Company, and the active El Dorado Oil Field.

  6. 1971 Map of Danville, 1972 Print
    1971 Map of Danville, 1972 Print
    1971 Danville
    1972 Print · USGS
    Danville and the surrounding Harper County prairies are shown here in the early 1970s. Researchers can locate specific family sites such as Chicaskia Ch, local cemeteries like Pleasant Valley Cem, and the path of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe.

  7. 1985 Map of Wellington
    1985 Map of Wellington
    1985 Wellington
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southern Kansas in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape shaped by historical lines and rail commerce, from Wellington to the Arkansas River. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family sites near Prairie Lawn Cem or Bluff City.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2009 Map of Danville, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Danville, 2009 Print
    2009 Danville
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Danville, including Runnymede, Harper County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2012 Map of Danville, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Danville, 2012 Print
    2012 Danville
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Danville, including Runnymede, Harper County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Danville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Danville, 2015 Print
    2015 Danville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Danville, including Runnymede, Harper County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2018 Map of Danville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Danville, 2018 Print
    2018 Danville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Danville, including Runnymede, Harper County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2022 Map of Danville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Danville, 2022 Print
    2022 Danville
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural prairie of Harper County is mapped here during the early 2020s, showcasing the traditional section-line grid and local waterways. Genealogists can trace family sites near Pleasant Valley Cem, Cavalry Cem, and the settlement of Runnymede.

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