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Old Maps of Aurora, Missouri for Metal Detecting

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

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  1. 1942 Map of Aurora, 1961 Print
    1942 Map of Aurora, 1961 Print
    1942 Aurora
    1961 Print · USGS
    The northern Ozarks come to life in this mid-century survey of the rugged borderlands where three counties meet. Researchers can trace the path of the Missouri Pacific railroad through Aurora or locate family roots at rural landmarks like Charity Cem and Mountain Home Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1945 Map of Harrison
    1945 Map of Harrison
    1945 Harrison
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Ozark and Boston Mountains straddle the Missouri-Arkansas border during the mid-forties, showing a landscape of forest ridges and river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Monett and West Plains or early lake developments at Bull Shoals Res and Norfork Lake.
  7. 1945 Map of Aurora
    1945 Map of Aurora
    1945 Aurora
    1945 Print · USGS
    The Ozark plateau around Aurora and Crane is captured here during the mid-forties, showing a landscape defined by rail junctions and rural school districts. Researchers can trace ancestral locations like Stubblefield Cem, the Clay Hill Ch, and old springs including Bean Factory Spr.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1949 Map of Harrison
    1949 Map of Harrison
    1949 Harrison
    1949 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands of northern Arkansas and southern Missouri are shown just after the war, when the White River still followed its original course. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Missouri & Arkansas RR and locate rural hubs like Harrison, Eureka Springs, and Mountain Home.
  13. 1954 Map of Harrison
    1954 Map of Harrison
    1954 Harrison
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Ozarks and Boston Mountains meet during a period of massive river engineering in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the early shorelines of Bull Shoals Lake and Table Rock Reservoir or locate inland towns like Berryville and Harrison.
  16. 1958 Map of Harrison, 1973 Print
    1958 Map of Harrison, 1973 Print
    1958 Harrison
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Ozark and Boston Mountains appear in this mid-century survey as the great White River impoundments were reshaping the region. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the St Louis-San Francisco Ry and locate early settlements like Berryville and Gainesville.
  19. 1964 Map of Harrison
    1964 Map of Harrison
    1964 Harrison
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Ozark and Boston Mountains of Arkansas and Missouri are captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the rugged highlands before extensive modern development. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named peaks like Gaither Mountain and follow the St Louis-San Francisco RR through Monett and Purdy.
  22. 1974 Map of Aurora, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Aurora, 1977 Print
    1974 Aurora
    1977 Print · USGS
    Aurora and the surrounding Ozark foothills are captured here in the mid-1970s, showcasing the region's transition from prairie to plateau. Researchers can trace historic family landmarks such as Buck Prairie Cem, Wise Spring, and the rural community of Revisville.
  25. 1985 Map of Table Rock Lake
    1985 Map of Table Rock Lake
    1985 Table Rock Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southwest Missouri in the mid-1980s shows a landscape transformed by the waters of the White River and its reservoirs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the intricate shorelines of Table Rock Lake, locate rural crossroads like Jenkins and Madry, and explore the grounds of Roaring River State Park.
  28. 1985 Map of Harrison
    1985 Map of Harrison
    1985 Harrison
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Ozark highlands and the White River valley are seen here in the mid-1980s, showcasing a region defined by its massive reservoirs and protected wilderness. You can trace the rugged corridors of the Missouri & North Arkansas RR or locate historic settlements like Eureka Springs and Jasper.
  31. 2021 Map of Aurora, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Aurora, 2021 Print
    2021 Aurora
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Ozark plateau near the Lawrence and Barry County line is shown here in detail during a period of modern growth and rural continuity. Genealogists can locate family sites near Berry Cemetery and Buck Prairie Cemetery or trace the early paths through Hickory Hollow.
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