Old Maps of Preston, Missouri for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Preston. 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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Preston, MO maps

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  1. 1884 Map of Bolivar
    1884 Map of Bolivar
    1884 Bolivar
    1884 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Missouri in the mid-1880s is documented here at a time when river drainage and ridge-top travel dictated the growth of local townships. Researchers can trace early rural post offices and communities like Hermitage, Half Way, and Parks Mill.

  2. 1892 Map of Bolivar, 1898 Print
    1892 Map of Bolivar, 1898 Print
    1892 Bolivar
    1898 Print · USGS
    Missouri's central Ozarks borderlands are captured here in the 1880s, showcasing the early layout of Polk and Hickory counties. Genealogists can trace family roots through localized sites like Parks Mill, the early street grids of Bolivar and Buffalo, and the settlement at Hermitage.
    5 unique versions available

  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. 1960 Map of Preston, 1961 Print
    1960 Map of Preston, 1961 Print
    1960 Preston
    1961 Print · USGS
    Preston and the Missouri Ozark borderlands are documented here at the start of the 1960s, showing a landscape of small family farms and timber. Genealogists can trace rural roots through the locations of Fisher Cem, Olive Point Ch, and the Morgan Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1984 Map of Bolivar
    1984 Map of Bolivar
    1984 Bolivar
    1984 Print · USGS
    Western Missouri in the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by large-scale water management and rail commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of towns like Bolivar and El Dorado Springs alongside the massive Stockton Lake.

  8. 2021 Map of Preston, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Preston, 2021 Print
    2021 Preston
    2021 Print · USGS
    The community of Preston and the surrounding Hickory County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local lineage at Fisher Cem or follow the winding courses of Starks Creek and Cahoochie Creek.

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