Old Maps of Watkins, Missouri for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Watkins. 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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Watkins, MO maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Tuscumbia
    1888 Map of Tuscumbia
    1888 Tuscumbia
    1888 Print · USGS
    The Osage River valley comes to life in the 1880s, showcasing the intricate river bends and rugged hills of central Missouri. Genealogists and researchers can trace the original locations of early settlements like Tuscumbia, St. Elizabeth, and Iberia.

  2. 1894 Map of Tuscumbia
    1894 Map of Tuscumbia
    1894 Tuscumbia
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri's river-and-rail landscape is captured here in the 1890s as the Osage River served as the region's main artery. Genealogists and historians can trace the early boundaries of communities like Tuscumbia, St. Elizabeth, and Iberia.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1933 Map of Iberia, 1963 Print
    1933 Map of Iberia, 1963 Print
    1933 Iberia
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Osage River hills during the early 1930s reveal a landscape of isolated farmsteads and rural schoolhouses. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous sites like Ramsey Cem, Gott Ch, and vanished school districts like Stumpf Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1937 Map of Iberia
    1937 Map of Iberia
    1937 Iberia
    1937 Print · USGS
    Iberia and the surrounding Miller County hills are captured here in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape of small farms and crossroads communities. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Ramsey Cem, Twelve Corners Ch, and dozens of rural school sites like Barton Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1947 Map of Jefferson City, 1949 Print
    1947 Map of Jefferson City, 1949 Print
    1947 Jefferson City
    1949 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri and the northern Ozarks come into focus in this late 1940s survey of the river-and-rail landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace the growth of Jefferson City and Sedalia or locate family roots near Bagnell Dam and the Lake of the Ozarks.

  6. 1954 Map of Jefferson City
    1954 Map of Jefferson City
    1954 Jefferson City
    1954 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri in the early postwar years showcases a landscape defined by the winding Lake of the Ozarks and the state capital at Jefferson City. Researchers can trace the mid-century rail networks of the Missouri Pacific RR and locate rural communities like Tuscumbia, St Elizabeth, and St Anthony.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Jefferson City, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Jefferson City, 1967 Print
    1955 Jefferson City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri in the mid-fifties is defined by the winding Missouri River and the expanding reach of Lake of the Ozarks. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Missouri Pacific or locate the early footprint of Whiteman AFB and Jefferson City.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1958 Map of Jefferson City
    1958 Map of Jefferson City
    1958 Jefferson City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri in the late fifties shows a region transforming through the growth of Whiteman Air Force Base and the Lake of the Ozarks. Researchers can trace rail lines like the Missouri Pacific or find family roots at Enloe Cemetery and Mount Pleasant Cem.

  9. 1959 Map of Jefferson City
    1959 Map of Jefferson City
    1959 Jefferson City
    1959 Print · USGS
    Central Missouri is captured during the mid-fifties as the river economy and rail networks like the Missouri Pacific met the rise of the automobile. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and rural infrastructure from the Lake of the Ozarks up to Providence Cemetery and Knob Noster State Park.

  10. 1983 Map of Lake Of The Ozarks, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Lake Of The Ozarks, 1984 Print
    1983 Lake Of The Ozarks
    1984 Print · USGS
    The Lake of the Ozarks region in the early eighties shows a landscape of deep river bends and growing recreation. Genealogists can trace family names and small settlements from Versailles to Meta and locate old mining sites like Tiff Mine.

  11. 1987 Map of Brumley, 1988 Print
    1987 Map of Brumley, 1988 Print
    1987 Brumley
    1988 Print · USGS
    The Missouri Ozarks are captured here in the 1980s at the intersection of Miller, Camden, and Pulaski counties. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns in communities like Brumley, Keethtown, and Samtown along the waters of Tavern Creek.

  12. 2021 Map of Brumley, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Brumley, 2021 Print
    2021 Brumley
    2021 Print · USGS
    The northern Ozarks of Miller County come into focus in this recent survey, capturing a landscape of tight-knit rural communities. You can trace the roads connecting Brumley to smaller settlements like Keethtown, Faith, and Hawkeye near the Barren Fork valley.

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