Old Maps of Prior, Missouri for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Prior. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Prior.


Prior, MO maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Mountain Grove South, 1952 Print
    1951 Map of Mountain Grove South, 1952 Print
    1951 Mountain Grove South
    1952 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks south of Mountain Grove are shown here in the early 1950s as a landscape of rural schools and winding creek valleys. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Strunk Cem and old country schools including Oak Grove Sch and Fairmount Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Mountain Grove, 1958 Print
    1951 Map of Mountain Grove, 1958 Print
    1951 Mountain Grove
    1958 Print · USGS
    Wright and Douglas counties come alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape of small farmsteads and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can locate specific family landmarks like Day Cem, Owens, and the St Louis San Francisco RR corridor.

  3. 1954 Map of Springfield
    1954 Map of Springfield
    1954 Springfield
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here during the post-war era, showing the expansion of Springfield and the surrounding river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Mount Comfort Cemetery and the Fort Leonard Wood military grounds.
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Springfield
    1958 Map of Springfield
    1958 Springfield
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured during the mid-century era of growth, centered on the bustling hub of Springfield. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous landmarks like Ebenezer Church, Stockton Cem, and the various county courthouses.

  5. 1959 Map of Springfield
    1959 Map of Springfield
    1959 Springfield
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here during a decade of postwar growth and increasing highway connectivity. Researchers can trace the legacy of the St Louis-San Francisco RR and locate early sites in Springfield, Lebanon, and Mountain Grove.

  6. 1977 Map of Mountain Grove South
    1977 Map of Mountain Grove South
    1977 Mountain Grove South
    1977 Print · USGS
    Southern Mountain Grove and the surrounding farmsteads are captured in detail during the late seventies. Researchers can trace land boundaries, woodlots, and the growth of the town beyond the city center in this Missouri aerial survey.

  7. 1983 Map of Mountain Grove
    1983 Map of Mountain Grove
    1983 Mountain Grove
    1983 Print · USGS
    Wright and Webster counties in the early 1980s show a traditional Ozark landscape of ridge-running railroads and river headwaters. You can trace the Burlington Northern Railroad through towns like Mansfield or find rural landmarks like Vance Cem and Mt Zion Church.

  8. 2021 Map of Mountain Grove South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Mountain Grove South, 2021 Print
    2021 Mountain Grove South
    2021 Print · USGS
    The southern outskirts of Mountain Grove meet the Ozark timberlands in the early 2020s, revealing a landscape of winding creek prongs and high ridges. Genealogists can locate several rural burial grounds including Strunk Cem and Livingston Cem near the headwaters of Fox Cr.

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