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Old Maps of Gretna, Kansas for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Gretna. 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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Gretna, KS maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Phillipsburg
    1893 Map of Phillipsburg
    1893 Phillipsburg
    1893 Print · USGS
    Phillips County was a burgeoning rail and river corridor in the 1890s, with three major railroads carving paths through the prairie townships. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early layouts of Phillipsburg, Kirwin, and Agra as they appeared before the turn of the century.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1955 Map of Beloit, 1971 Print
    1955 Map of Beloit, 1971 Print
    1955 Beloit
    1971 Print · USGS
    North Central Kansas in the mid-fifties shows a landscape of river-valley agriculture and expanding water infrastructure. Genealogists can trace the rail lines of the Union Pacific through towns like Nicodemus, Cawker City, and the State Sanatorium.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1959 Map of Beloit
    1959 Map of Beloit
    1959 Beloit
    1959 Print · USGS
    North Central Kansas at mid-century reveals a landscape shaped by river valleys and the expansion of massive water reservoirs. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-town connections of Beloit and Norton or locate the site of the new Webster Dam.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1973 Map of Gretna, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Gretna, 1975 Print
    1973 Gretna
    1975 Print · USGS
    In the early seventies, the rural landscape of Phillips County was defined by a network of creeks and the southern rail line. Researchers can trace family history at sites like Plum Creek Cemetery, Plum Creek Church, and the settlement of Gretna.
  13. 1985 Map of Norton
    1985 Map of Norton
    1985 Norton
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Kansas in the mid-1980s reveals a landscape of prairie commerce and water conservation across Norton and Phillips Counties. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern Railroad and find local landmarks like Fairview Cemetery and the Kirwin National Wildlife Refuge.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 2022 Map of Gretna, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Gretna, 2022 Print
    2022 Gretna
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rolling plains of Phillips County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape defined by section-line roads and creek drainages. Genealogists can locate family sites near Plum Creek Cem, Gretna, or the prominent Blue Mound.
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