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Old Maps of Sidney, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Sidney. 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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Sidney, NE maps

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  1. 1899 Map of Sidney
    1899 Map of Sidney
    1899 Sidney
    1899 Print · USGS
    Cheyenne County at the end of the nineteenth century centers on the vital Union Pacific R.R. corridor and the high plains cattle trade. Genealogists and researchers can trace the early layout of Sidney, follow the flow of Lodgepole Creek, and locate pioneer landmarks like Courthouse Rock and Weyerts.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Scottsbluff, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Scottsbluff, 1958 Print
    1954 Scottsbluff
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Panhandle's iconic landmarks and rail corridors are captured here during the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace the path of the North Platte River past Chimney Rock or locate the sprawling Sioux Ordnance Depot and the historic streets of Sidney.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1958 Map of Scottsbluff
    1958 Map of Scottsbluff
    1958 Scottsbluff
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska panhandle in the late fifties was a vital corridor of rail-and-river transport defined by the North Platte River and the Union Pacific. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Reddus Station, explore the grounds of the Sioux Ordnance Depot, or locate landmarks like Chimney Rock.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1972 Map of Sidney Muni. Airport, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Sidney Muni. Airport, 1976 Print
    1972 Sidney Muni. Airport
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-Colorado high plains are captured in the early seventies as Interstate 80 and modern aviation reshape the landscape near Sidney. Researchers can locate the Grand Prairie Cem, Trinity Sch, and a mid-century Drive-in Theater.
  13. 1972 Map of Sidney, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Sidney, 1976 Print
    1972 Sidney
    1976 Print · USGS
    Sidney and its surrounding high plains are captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape defined by heavy rail and energy production. Researchers can locate the Abandoned Ammunition Depot, several local schools like School No 77, and the prominent OIL FIELD.
  16. 1985 Map of Chappell, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Chappell, 1986 Print
    1985 Chappell
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska panhandle comes into focus in the mid-1980s, where the historic Oregon Trail meets the modern Union Pacific rail lines. Trace family roots and land patterns in Sidney, Chappell, and near the Bluewater Battlefield Overlook Site.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 2010 Map of Sidney Municipal Airport, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Sidney Municipal Airport, 2010 Print
    2010 Sidney Municipal Airport
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sidney, including Logan County, Cheyenne County, and other nearby areas
  22. 2011 Map of Sidney, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sidney, 2011 Print
    2011 Sidney
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sidney, including Huntsman, Cheyenne County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2011 Map of Sidney Municipal Airport, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Sidney Municipal Airport, 2011 Print
    2011 Sidney Municipal Airport
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sidney, including Logan County, Cheyenne County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2014 Map of Sidney, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sidney, 2014 Print
    2014 Sidney
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sidney, including Huntsman, Cheyenne County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2014 Map of Sidney Municipal Airport, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Sidney Municipal Airport, 2014 Print
    2014 Sidney Municipal Airport
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sidney, including Logan County, Cheyenne County, and other nearby areas
  34. 2017 Map of Sidney, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Sidney, 2017 Print
    2017 Sidney
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Sidney, including Huntsman, Cheyenne County, and other nearby areas
  37. 2017 Map of Sidney Municipal Airport, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Sidney Municipal Airport, 2017 Print
    2017 Sidney Municipal Airport
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Sidney, including Logan County, Cheyenne County, and other nearby areas
  40. 2021 Map of Sidney, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sidney, 2021 Print
    2021 Sidney
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Sidney, including Huntsman, Cheyenne County, and other nearby areas
  43. 2021 Map of Sidney Municipal Airport, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Sidney Municipal Airport, 2021 Print
    2021 Sidney Municipal Airport
    2021 Print · USGS
    Cheyenne County, Nebraska, and its border with Colorado are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace land ownership and infrastructure through Grand Prairie Cem, Old Post Rd, and the Fehringer Aerodrome.
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