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Old Maps of Athens, Missouri for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Athens. 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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Athens, MO maps

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  1. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 1968 Map of Croton, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Croton, 1970 Print
    1968 Croton
    1970 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Missouri and Iowa are captured here in the late sixties as the Des Moines River winds through timber and farmland. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family burial sites like Shaffer Cem and Walker Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Burlington
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region during the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Mississippi River and a dense network of railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Aspen Grove Cem or locate community landmarks in Burlington, Fort Madison, and Mount Pleasant.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 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
  19. 2010 Map of Croton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Croton, 2010 Print
    2010 Croton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens, including Croton, Dumas, and other nearby areas
  22. 2013 Map of Croton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Croton, 2013 Print
    2013 Croton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens, including Croton, Dumas, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Croton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Croton, 2015 Print
    2015 Croton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens, including Croton, Dumas, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Croton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Croton, 2018 Print
    2018 Croton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Athens, including Croton, Dumas, and other nearby areas
  31. 2022 Map of Croton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Croton, 2022 Print
    2022 Croton
    2022 Print · USGS
    Along the Iowa and Missouri border, this recent survey captures the quiet river settlements of Croton and Athens. Genealogists and historians can trace deep local roots through a high concentration of burial sites, including Salubria Cem, Cook Cem, and Shaffer Cem.
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