Old Maps of Cedar Rapids, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Cedar Rapids. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Cedar Rapids.


Cedar Rapids, NE maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Cedar Rapids, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Cedar Rapids, 1956 Print
    1954 Cedar Rapids
    1956 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River valley in the mid-fifties shows a prosperous Nebraska rail-and-river landscape shaped by the Union Pacific. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at St Anthony Cem or locate rural landmarks like Standard Sch and Pilot Knob.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1985 Map of Ord
    1985 Map of Ord
    1985 Ord
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's river valleys were defined by the rail and irrigation networks of the mid-1980s. Genealogists can trace family roots in towns like Ord and Albion or locate landmarks like Pilot Knob and the Pibel Lake State Recreation Area.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2011 Map of Cedar Rapids, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cedar Rapids, 2011 Print
    2011 Cedar Rapids
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Cedar Rapids, including Primrose, abandoned school, Primrose, and other nearby areas

  6. 2014 Map of Cedar Rapids, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cedar Rapids, 2014 Print
    2014 Cedar Rapids
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Cedar Rapids, including Primrose, abandoned school, Primrose, and other nearby areas

  7. 2017 Map of Cedar Rapids, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Cedar Rapids, 2017 Print
    2017 Cedar Rapids
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Cedar Rapids, including Primrose, abandoned school, Primrose, and other nearby areas

  8. 2021 Map of Cedar Rapids, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Cedar Rapids, 2021 Print
    2021 Cedar Rapids
    2021 Print · USGS
    Boone County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early 2020s, centered on the riverfront town of Cedar Rapids. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Saint Anthony Cem, the high ground of Pilot Knob, and the village of Primrose.

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