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Old Maps of Lexington, Missouri for Metal Detecting

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

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  1. 1889 Map of Lexington
    1889 Map of Lexington
    1889 Lexington
    1889 Print · USGS
    Lafayette and Ray Counties are captured here during the late nineteenth-century rail boom. Researchers can trace the development of river towns and rail junctions like Lexington, Lexington Junction, and the riverside landing at Miles Point.
    6 unique versions available
  4. 1949 Map of Lexington East, 1963 Print
    1949 Map of Lexington East, 1963 Print
    1949 Lexington East
    1963 Print · USGS
    Lafayette County enters the post-war era as a hub of river commerce and rural education. Researchers can trace historic coal operations at various Mine Dumps or locate local landmarks like Wentworth Military Academy and the Slusher Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1949 Map of Lexington West, 1963 Print
    1949 Map of Lexington West, 1963 Print
    1949 Lexington West
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River floodplain in the late 1940s reveals a complex network of rail lines and riverfront industry between Ray and Lafayette counties. Researchers can trace the river's influence through features like the Sunshine Lake oxbow, the Henrietta rail junction, and the Myrick riverfront.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1950 Map of Lexington East
    1950 Map of Lexington East
    1950 Lexington East
    1950 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Lafayette County comes alive through this survey of the river valley and its surrounding uplands. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots at Forest Grove Cem, Slusher Cem, and several rural schoolhouses like Burns Sch.
  13. 1950 Map of Lexington West, 1965 Print
    1950 Map of Lexington West, 1965 Print
    1950 Lexington West
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River bluffs at the turn of the 1950s reveal a landscape of coal mining and river navigation along the Ray and Lafayette county lines. Researchers can trace family history through sites like Lexington Battle Ground, Sunshine Sch, and Foster Cem.
  16. 1953 Map of Moberly
    1953 Map of Moberly
    1953 Moberly
    1953 Print · USGS
    Mid-century north-central Missouri is documented here as a bustling intersection of river commerce and heavy rail. Researchers can trace historic family-named landmarks and transport hubs from the Missouri River corridor to the rail yards of Moberly, Chillicothe, and Macon.
  19. 1954 Map of Moberly, 1969 Print
    1954 Map of Moberly, 1969 Print
    1954 Moberly
    1969 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Missouri is captured here during a period of transition for its river towns and rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Wabash railroad through Moberly or explore the riverside layout of Lexington and Brunswick.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Moberly
    1957 Map of Moberly
    1957 Moberly
    1957 Print · USGS
    North-central Missouri in the late nineteen-forties and fifties remains a landscape defined by its great rivers and a dense network of steam and diesel rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Wabash RR and Santa Fe RR through historic junctions like Moberly, Brookfield, and Macon.
  25. 1960 Map of Moberly
    1960 Map of Moberly
    1960 Moberly
    1960 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a bustling network of river towns and significant rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Wabash RR through Moberly or explore the riverfronts of Lexington and Brunswick.
  28. 1982 Map of Marshall
    1982 Map of Marshall
    1982 Marshall
    1982 Print · USGS
    Mid-Missouri river life and rail history meet in this early 1980s landscape, centered on the Missouri's winding course. Researchers can trace the historic Santa Fe Trail and explore sites like the Confederate Memorial State Park and Carrollton Mem Cemetery.
  31. 2012 Map of Lexington West, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lexington West, 2012 Print
    2012 Lexington West
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lexington, including Richmond, Wellington, and other nearby areas
  34. 2012 Map of Lexington East, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Lexington East, 2012 Print
    2012 Lexington East
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Lexington, including Lafayette County, Ray County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2015 Map of Lexington West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lexington West, 2015 Print
    2015 Lexington West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lexington, including Richmond, Wellington, and other nearby areas
  40. 2015 Map of Lexington East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lexington East, 2015 Print
    2015 Lexington East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lexington, including Lafayette County, Ray County, and other nearby areas
  43. 2017 Map of Lexington West, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lexington West, 2017 Print
    2017 Lexington West
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Lexington, including Richmond, Wellington, and other nearby areas
  46. 2017 Map of Lexington East, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Lexington East, 2017 Print
    2017 Lexington East
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Lexington, including Lafayette County, Ray County, and other nearby areas
  49. 2021 Map of Lexington East, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lexington East, 2021 Print
    2021 Lexington East
    2021 Print · USGS
    Lafayette County and the bluffs of the Missouri River are shown in detail during the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the layout of Lexington, identify local landmarks like Jubilee University, and find historic burial sites including Machpelah Cem and Slusher Cem.
  52. 2021 Map of Lexington West, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Lexington West, 2021 Print
    2021 Lexington West
    2021 Print · USGS
    The river bluffs of Lafayette County and the bottomlands of Ray County are detailed here as they appeared in 2021. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Foster Cem and Mitchell Cem or trace the early riverfront history of Myrick and Lexington.
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