Old Maps of Alexandria, Missouri for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Alexandria. 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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Alexandria, MO maps

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  1. 1936 Map of Keokuk
    1936 Map of Keokuk
    1936 Keokuk
    1936 Print · USGS
    Hancock County and the Mississippi River transition into a new era of hydroelectric power and rail transit in the 1930s. Genealogists can locate dozens of country schools and churches, from Froggy Sch and Sylvanvale Sch to Sanobia Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1950 Map of Keokuk, 1954 Print
    1950 Map of Keokuk, 1954 Print
    1950 Keokuk
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River borderlands of Iowa and Illinois come alive in the mid-century as the Keokuk Dam reshapes the valley. Genealogists can trace a remarkable concentration of local landmarks, from Moss Cem to numerous rural schoolhouses like Rocky Run Sch and Eureka Sch.

  3. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Mississippi River and major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Keokuk or locate the sprawling Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Burlington
    1961 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail economy of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of major hubs like Galesburg and Macomb alongside landmark sites such as the Iowa Ordnance Plant and the historic river town of Nauvoo.

  5. 1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Burlington
    1963 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of the Mississippi and Illinois valleys comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial and academic growth of the region, from the Iowa Ordnance Plant to campuses like Knox College and Western Illinois University.

  6. 1964 Map of Warsaw, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Warsaw, 1966 Print
    1964 Warsaw
    1966 Print · USGS
    Warsaw and Alexandria occupy opposite sides of the Mississippi River in the mid-sixties, linked by a landscape of shifting sloughs and rail lines. You can trace the path of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad through Gregory Landing or locate the Rockford Sch and Green Plain Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1986 Map of Keokuk
    1986 Map of Keokuk
    1986 Keokuk
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state junction of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri comes alive in the mid-eighties as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Researchers can trace family roots through Moss Ridge Cemetery or study industrial landmarks like the Keokuk Dam and Lock and Dam No 19.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Burlington
    1990 Print · USGS
    The tri-state confluence of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is mapped here at the end of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfront heritage of Burlington, Keokuk, and Fort Madison, or locate sites like the Battle of Athens State Historic Site.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2012 Map of Warsaw, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Warsaw, 2012 Print
    2012 Warsaw
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Warsaw, Gregory Landing, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Warsaw, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Warsaw, 2015 Print
    2015 Warsaw
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Warsaw, Gregory Landing, and other nearby areas

  11. 2018 Map of Warsaw, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Warsaw, 2018 Print
    2018 Warsaw
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Warsaw, Gregory Landing, and other nearby areas

  12. 2021 Map of Warsaw, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Warsaw, 2021 Print
    2021 Warsaw
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Alexandria, including Warsaw, Gregory Landing, and other nearby areas

  13. 2024 Map of Warsaw, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Warsaw, 2024 Print
    2024 Warsaw
    2024 Print · USGS
    The riverfront communities of Warsaw and Alexandria sit at a historic Illinois-Missouri crossroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations at Oakland Cem, Green Plains Cem, and Sacred Heart Cem.

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