Old Maps of Antelope County, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 141 historic maps of Antelope County. 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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Antelope County, NE maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Broken Bow
    1955 Map of Broken Bow
    1955 Broken Bow
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska in the mid-fifties is defined by the sweeping Sand Hills and the vital river valleys that supported its ranching and rail towns. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Union Pacific RR and locate settlements like Dannebrog, Broken Bow, and Brewster.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the mid-fifties is captured here during a time of major engineering and social transition. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Gavins Point Dam, tribal boundaries on the Santee Sioux Indian Reservation, and local landmarks like the Norfolk State Hospital.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Fremont, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Fremont, 1966 Print
    1955 Fremont
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska and the Missouri River border are captured during the mid-fifties, just as the interstate system began to emerge. Researchers can trace the development of Omaha, locate the sprawling Offutt Air Force Base, or study the river-bound ecology of the De Soto National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of O'Neill, 1974 Print
    1955 Map of O'Neill, 1974 Print
    1955 O'Neill
    1974 Print · USGS
    North-central Nebraska in the 1950s reveals a vast cattle-ranching landscape transitioning from the Missouri River breaks to the iconic Sand Hills. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate rural landmarks like the Dustin Post Office and St Johns Lake Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Broken Bow
    1956 Map of Broken Bow
    1956 Broken Bow
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska during the mid-fifties reveals a region defined by its river-valley railroads and the rolling Sand Hills. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy through towns like Broken Bow, Merna, and Anselmo.

  6. 1957 Map of Fremont
    1957 Map of Fremont
    1957 Fremont
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska and western Iowa thrive along the Platte and Missouri rivers during the mid-fifties. Genealogists can locate small rural schools like Fairview School and tracing the paths of the Union Pacific through towns like Albion and Humphrey.

  7. 1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Sioux City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the late fifties was a bustling intersection of tribal lands, rail corridors, and river towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific rural sites like Daisy Valley School, St Johns Church and School, and Yankton State Hospital.

  8. 1958 Map of Fremont
    1958 Map of Fremont
    1958 Fremont
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska in the late fifties is captured here as a thriving corridor of river-valley commerce and rail transport. Researchers can trace the development of Omaha and Fremont or locate local landmarks like Midland College and Offutt Air Force Base.

  9. 1959 Map of O'Neill
    1959 Map of O'Neill
    1959 O'Neill
    1959 Print · USGS
    North-central Nebraska in the late fifties is defined by the vast Sand Hills and the vital Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through settlements like Atkinson, Bassett, and Stuart or follow the waters of the Niobrara River.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The tri-state region surrounding the Missouri River is captured here in the late fifties, showing the convergence of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous country schoolhouses like Cemetery School and the many numbered Washington School districts.

  11. 1960 Map of Spalding 2 NE, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Spalding 2 NE, 1962 Print
    1960 Spalding 2 NE
    1962 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Wheeler and Antelope counties appear here as they were in the early 1960s, prior to widespread school consolidation. Genealogists can trace early landmarks like Park Ch and several district schools, such as Sunnyside Sch and School No 27.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1963 Map of Orchard NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Orchard NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Orchard NE
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Knox and Antelope counties is captured here in the early sixties, showing a landscape of townships and winding creek beds. Researchers can locate legacy schoolhouses like School No 77 and family landmarks such as Alcott Cem or Grove Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 1963 Map of Neligh, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Neligh, 1964 Print
    1963 Neligh
    1964 Print · USGS
    Antelope County life centered on the Elkhorn River valley during the early sixties, where the railroad and river dictated the layout of the land. Researchers can find numerous rural schoolhouses like Grecian Bend School and trace the original Chicago and North Western rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1963 Map of Neligh SE, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Neligh SE, 1964 Print
    1963 Neligh SE
    1964 Print · USGS
    Antelope County in the early sixties reveals a landscape of prairie townships and river valleys shaped by the rail economy. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like St Boniface Cem, Needmore Sch, and the Drive-in Theater near Neligh.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1963 Map of Deloit, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Deloit, 1964 Print
    1963 Deloit
    1964 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in the early sixties centers on the rural township of Deloit. Researchers can trace the network of country schoolhouses like School No 60, find family landmarks at Knievels Corner, or locate the Wolf Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1963 Map of Oakdale, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Oakdale, 1964 Print
    1963 Oakdale
    1964 Print · USGS
    Antelope County in the early 1960s reveals a prairie landscape structured by the Elkhorn River and the railroad. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural schoolhouses like Flag Sch and the Oakdale Cem or trace the early course of Cedar Creek.

  17. 1963 Map of Plainview, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Plainview, 1964 Print
    1963 Plainview
    1964 Print · USGS
    Plainview stands at the busy crossing of two major railroads in the early 1960s, surrounded by a productive landscape of Nebraska prairie and creeks. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks like School No 48 or trace family roots at Pleasant Ridge Cem and Crawford Valley Ch.

  18. 1963 Map of Venus, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Venus, 1964 Print
    1963 Venus
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Nebraska ranchland is captured here in the early sixties at the meeting point of Holt, Knox, and Antelope counties. Genealogists can trace rural family life through features like Venus, Lambert Cem, and country schools like Cream Ridge Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1963 Map of Brunswick, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Brunswick, 1964 Print
    1963 Brunswick
    1964 Print · USGS
    Antelope County in the early 1960s was a landscape defined by the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line and scattered rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Brunswick Cem, Sunny Side Sch, and Wayside Sch among the township grids.

  20. 1963 Map of Neligh SW, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Neligh SW, 1964 Print
    1963 Neligh SW
    1964 Print · USGS
    Antelope County agriculture and local township organization are at the forefront of this mid-century survey. Researchers can locate specific sites like the Lutheran Cem, Midland Sch, and the Edwards Landing Strip.
    3 unique versions available

  21. 1963 Map of Tilden NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Tilden NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Tilden NE
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Antelope and Pierce county line runs through this rural Nebraska landscape in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks including Stark Valley Ch, Lake Valley Sch, and Rowell Lake.

  22. 1963 Map of Royal, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Royal, 1964 Print
    1963 Royal
    1964 Print · USGS
    The village of Royal and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early sixties, anchored by the Chicago and North Western railroad. Genealogists can locate Royal Cem and several rural schoolhouses like Sunny Side Sch and Hollylodge Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  23. 1963 Map of Orchard, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Orchard, 1964 Print
    1963 Orchard
    1964 Print · USGS
    Antelope County in the early 1960s shows a landscape defined by the straight rails of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks at Orchard Cem, Highland Sch, and the small settlement of Royal.
    2 unique versions available

  24. 1963 Map of Ewing, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Ewing, 1964 Print
    1963 Ewing
    1964 Print · USGS
    Ewing and the surrounding Nebraska townships thrive along the river forks during the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western railroad or locate landmarks like St Peter Cem and Emporia Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1963 Map of Elgin NW, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Elgin NW, 1964 Print
    1963 Elgin NW
    1964 Print · USGS
    Antelope County agriculture and township boundaries are clearly defined in this mid-century Nebraska survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace property lines through Lincoln and Logan, or locate local hubs like Townhall and School No 91.
    3 unique versions available

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