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Old Maps of Burt County, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 102 historic maps of Burt 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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Burt County, NE maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1966 Map of Oakland, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Oakland, 1967 Print
    1966 Oakland
    1967 Print · USGS
    Burt County agriculture and rail transport intersect in the mid-sixties, centered on the junction at Oakland. Researchers can trace old property lines and rural education history through several sites like Harmony Sch, Mt Olive Sch, and the Logan Creek Dredge waterway.
  22. 1966 Map of West Point SE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of West Point SE, 1967 Print
    1966 West Point SE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northeastern Nebraska farmlands appear in detail in the mid-sixties, showcasing a landscape of section-line roads and family burial grounds. Local researchers can trace rural school districts like School No 81 and find historic sites such as Blomgren Cem or Salem Ch.
  25. 1966 Map of Uehling, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Uehling, 1967 Print
    1966 Uehling
    1967 Print · USGS
    Dodge and Cuming counties are shown here in the mid-sixties during a period of significant agricultural and rail activity. Genealogists and local historians can locate several numbered schoolhouses like School No 83 and historic rural churches such as St Johns Ch.
  28. 1966 Map of Lyons, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Lyons, 1967 Print
    1966 Lyons
    1967 Print · USGS
    Burt County farmland is meticulously detailed in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of rail commerce and agricultural drainage. Researchers can locate numerous vanished country schools and churches like Jefferson School, Blackbird Church, and the St Johns Cemetery.
  31. 1966 Map of West Point NE, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of West Point NE, 1967 Print
    1966 West Point NE
    1967 Print · USGS
    Cuming and Burt Counties were defined by a grid of family farms and local school districts during the mid-sixties. Researchers can locate vanished rural landmarks like Townhall, School No 32, and St Josephs Cem across the Neligh and Everett townships.
  34. 1966 Map of Walthill SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Walthill SW, 1967 Print
    1966 Walthill SW
    1967 Print · USGS
    Thurston and Burt County landscapes are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of tribal lands and rural development. Trace the rail corridor of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy or locate the old Martin Sch.
  37. 1966 Map of Nickerson NW, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Nickerson NW, 1967 Print
    1966 Nickerson NW
    1967 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Dodge, Burt, and Washington counties are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of established family farms. Genealogists can trace localized history through numerous country burial sites like Argo Cem and Logan Cem, alongside early district schools such as School No 68.
  40. 1966 Map of Bancroft, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Bancroft, 1968 Print
    1966 Bancroft
    1968 Print · USGS
    Bancroft and Rosalie are captured at the edge of the Omaha Indian Reservation in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school locations like School No 10 and School No 72 or the path of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line.
  43. 1966 Map of Macy, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Macy, 1968 Print
    1966 Macy
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Omaha Indian Reservation and the Missouri River bluffs are documented here in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural homestead patterns near Macy, the site of Omaha Tribal Cem, and several numbered schools such as School No 14.
  46. 1969 Map of Onawa SW, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Onawa SW, 1971 Print
    1969 Onawa SW
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River bottoms at the close of the 1960s reveal a landscape of managed wetlands and vital river crossings. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line near Whiting or locate Harrison Cem and Nebowa Camp.
  49. 1970 Map of Oakland SE, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Oakland SE, 1971 Print
    1970 Oakland SE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Burt County land and industry are captured here at the start of the 1970s, focused on the rail-side village of Craig. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Silver Creek Cem and follow the route of the Chicago and North Western railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1970 Map of Little Sioux, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Little Sioux, 1972 Print
    1970 Little Sioux
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River floodplain comes into sharp focus during the 1970s, showing a landscape shaped by both nature and heavy engineering. Genealogists and local historians can trace early residents through Little Sioux Cem and Roughcorn Cem, or follow the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad.
  55. 1970 Map of Tekamah NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Tekamah NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Tekamah NW
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River floodplain comes into sharp focus during the 1970s, showing a landscape of managed drainage and small rural hubs. Researchers can trace family ties at the Riverside Ch or locate landmarks like Lake Quinnebaugh and the Huff Access County Park.
  58. 1970 Map of Bertha, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Bertha, 1972 Print
    1970 Bertha
    1972 Print · USGS
    Burt County agriculture and community life are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of scattered schools and prairie drainages. Genealogists can trace family roots at Holy Family Cem or locate rural centers like Bertha and Divide Center Ch.
  61. 1970 Map of Herman, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Herman, 1972 Print
    1970 Herman
    1972 Print · USGS
    In the early seventies, the farming country near Herman was defined by its railroad grain connections and a sophisticated network of drainage ditches. Researchers can trace family history at the Herman Cem or explore the rail siding at Ranch Spur.
  64. 1970 Map of Mondamin, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mondamin, 1972 Print
    1970 Mondamin
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River floodplain of western Iowa is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape of managed drainage and rail transit. Genealogists and researchers can trace the roads around Mondamin, find the Noyes Cem, and explore the marshes of Round Lake.
  67. 1970 Map of Nickerson NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Nickerson NE, 1972 Print
    1970 Nickerson NE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska agricultural life is captured here just after the mid-century, showing the rural landscape of the Burt Co and Washington Co border. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like New England Cem and the Alder Grove Ch.
  70. 1970 Map of Tekamah, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Tekamah, 1972 Print
    1970 Tekamah
    1972 Print · USGS
    Tekamah and the surrounding Nebraska-Iowa borderlands are captured here during a period of significant agricultural engineering in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Tekamah Cemetery or locate civic roots near the Courthouse and the Chicago and North Western rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1986 Map of Sioux City South
    1986 Map of Sioux City South
    1986 Sioux City South
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota come into focus in the mid-1980s as a landscape of tribal lands and rail corridors. Researchers can trace the extensive boundaries of the Winnebago Indian Reservation and find local landmarks like Morningside College and Martin Field.
    2 unique versions available
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