Old Maps of Willard, Missouri for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Willard. 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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Willard, MO maps

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  1. 1884 Map of Springfield
    1884 Map of Springfield
    1884 Springfield
    1884 Print · USGS
    Springfield emerged as a critical railroad junction in Southwest Missouri during the 1880s. Local researchers can trace the early layouts of Springfield, Willard, and Republic as they developed along the St. Louis and San Francisco Railroad.

  2. 1886 Map of Springfield, 1896 Print
    1886 Map of Springfield, 1896 Print
    1886 Springfield
    1896 Print · USGS
    Southwest Missouri thrived as a regional rail hub in the 1880s, centering on the growth of Greene and Christian counties. Researchers can trace early rural settlements and rail stops like Springfield, Fair Grove, and Republic before the turn of the century.
    5 unique versions available

  3. 1936 Map of Brookline
    1936 Map of Brookline
    1936 Brookline
    1936 Print · USGS
    Greene County in the mid-thirties shows a landscape of small farming communities organized around the railway and country schoolhouses. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Mt Aetna Sch, Brookline Cem, and the rail stops at Haseltine Siding and Elwood.

  4. 1948 Map of Willard
    1948 Map of Willard
    1948 Willard
    1948 Print · USGS
    Greene County is shown here in the late 1940s as a landscape of small school districts and railroad-line hamlets. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Wesley Cem, the Hackney Mill Bridge, or the rural Yocum Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1960 Map of Brookline, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Brookline, 1961 Print
    1960 Brookline
    1961 Print · USGS
    Greene County is captured during a period of infrastructure expansion in the early sixties as new highways were being built alongside established rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate several burial sites like Evergreen Cemetery and trace the original ST LOUIS SAN FRANCISCO rail route through Republic and Brookline.
    5 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Willard, 1962 Print
    1961 Map of Willard, 1962 Print
    1961 Willard
    1962 Print · USGS
    Greene County, Missouri, is captured in the early sixties as the railroad town of Willard began its modern growth. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the many named family sites, including Mt Pleasant Ch, Wesley Cem, and the old Hackney Mill Bridge.
    4 unique versions available

  10. 1982 Map of Springfield, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Springfield, 1983 Print
    1982 Springfield
    1983 Print · USGS
    Springfield and the surrounding Ozark plateau are captured in the early eighties as the region balanced urban growth with its agricultural roots. Genealogists and researchers can trace the locations of White Chapel, the State Sanatorium, and older rail stops like Brookline.

  11. 2011 Map of Brookline, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Brookline, 2011 Print
    2011 Brookline
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Willard, including Springfield, Republic, and other nearby areas

  12. 2011 Map of Willard, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Willard, 2011 Print
    2011 Willard
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Willard, including Springfield, Ritter, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Brookline, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Brookline, 2015 Print
    2015 Brookline
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Willard, including Springfield, Republic, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of Willard, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Willard, 2015 Print
    2015 Willard
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Willard, including Springfield, Ritter, and other nearby areas

  15. 2017 Map of Willard, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Willard, 2017 Print
    2017 Willard
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Willard, including Springfield, Ritter, and other nearby areas

  16. 2017 Map of Brookline, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Brookline, 2017 Print
    2017 Brookline
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Willard, including Springfield, Republic, and other nearby areas

  17. 2021 Map of Willard, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Willard, 2021 Print
    2021 Willard
    2021 Print · USGS
    Willard and the surrounding Greene County countryside are captured here as the Springfield suburbs meet rural farmland. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like Hackney Mill Bridge and Knox Ford Bridge, or locate family sites at Murray Cem and Wesley Cem.

  18. 2021 Map of Brookline, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Brookline, 2021 Print
    2021 Brookline
    2021 Print · USGS
    Greene County communities southwest of Springfield are captured here during a period of rapid suburban and industrial expansion. Researchers can locate family landmarks such as Brookline Cemetery and Harrington Cemetery or trace the early paths of the Sac River and Dailey Spring.

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