Old Maps of Abesville, Missouri for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Abesville. 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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Abesville, MO maps

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  1. 1907 Map of Forsyth
    1907 Map of Forsyth
    1907 Forsyth
    1907 Print · USGS
    The White River country of southwest Missouri is seen here in the early nineteen-hundreds, prior to the region's major dam projects. Genealogists can trace family homesteads near landmarks like Marble Cave, numerous riverside crossings such as Mabry Ferry, and local landmarks like Loafers Glory School.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1956 Map of Spokane, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Spokane, 1957 Print
    1956 Spokane
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Ozark plateau in the mid-1950s reveals a network of ridge-top settlements and creek-bottom homesteads across Christian and Stone Counties. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Schupbach Cem, the site of Old Spanish Cave, and the rural community of Abesville.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 2021 Map of Spokane, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Spokane, 2021 Print
    2021 Spokane
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Ozark plateau in Christian and Stone counties comes alive in this survey of early twenty-first-century Missouri. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Spokane Cem, Schupbach Cem, and the old settlement of Ponce de Leon.

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