Old Maps of Iowa, Louisiana for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 21 historic maps of Iowa. 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 Iowa.


Iowa, LA maps

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  1. 1932 Map of Lake Charles NE
    1932 Map of Lake Charles NE
    1932 Lake Charles NE
    1932 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Holmwood, Manchester, and other nearby areas

  2. 1942 Map of Lake Charles
    1942 Map of Lake Charles
    1942 Lake Charles
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Lake Charles, Westlake, and other nearby areas

  3. 1946 Map of Lacassine
    1946 Map of Lacassine
    1946 Lacassine
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Foremans Hall, Verret, and other nearby areas

  4. 1947 Map of Fenton
    1947 Map of Fenton
    1947 Fenton
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Fenton, Woodlawn, and other nearby areas

  5. 1947 Map of Hecker
    1947 Map of Hecker
    1947 Hecker
    1947 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Hecker, Le Bleu, and other nearby areas

  6. 1950 Map of Fenton
    1950 Map of Fenton
    1950 Fenton
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Fenton, Woodlawn, and other nearby areas

  7. 1950 Map of Hecker
    1950 Map of Hecker
    1950 Hecker
    1950 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Hecker, Le Bleu, and other nearby areas

  8. 1952 Map of Lake Charles
    1952 Map of Lake Charles
    1952 Lake Charles
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Lafayette, Lake Charles, and other nearby areas

  9. 1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
    1954 Map of Lake Charles, 1964 Print
    1954 Lake Charles
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Lafayette, Lake Charles, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  10. 1955 Map of Iowa, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Iowa, 1956 Print
    1955 Iowa
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Holmwood, Manchester, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  11. 1955 Map of Welsh, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Welsh, 1956 Print
    1955 Welsh
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Welsh, Hayes, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  12. 1955 Map of Lake Charles, 1956 Print
    1955 Map of Lake Charles, 1956 Print
    1955 Lake Charles
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Lake Charles, Westlake, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  13. 1956 Map of Hecker, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Hecker, 1957 Print
    1956 Hecker
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Hecker, Le Bleu, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  14. 1957 Map of Moss Bluff, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Moss Bluff, 1958 Print
    1957 Moss Bluff
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Lake Charles, Westlake, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  15. 1959 Map of Kinder, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Kinder, 1960 Print
    1959 Kinder
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Welsh, Kinder, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  16. 1985 Map of Fenton
    1985 Map of Fenton
    1985 Fenton
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Fenton, Woodlawn, and other nearby areas

  17. 1985 Map of Lacassine
    1985 Map of Lacassine
    1985 Lacassine
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Foremans Hall, Verret, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1985 Map of Crowley, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Crowley, 1986 Print
    1985 Crowley
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Lafayette, Opelousas, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1986 Map of Lake Charles
    1986 Map of Lake Charles
    1986 Lake Charles
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Lake Charles, Port Arthur, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1994 Map of Iowa, 1996 Print
    1994 Map of Iowa, 1996 Print
    1994 Iowa
    1996 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Holmwood, Manchester, and other nearby areas

  21. 1994 Map of Hecker, 1996 Print
    1994 Map of Hecker, 1996 Print
    1994 Hecker
    1996 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Hecker, Le Bleu, and other nearby areas

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