Old Maps of Gates, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Gates. 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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Gates, NE maps

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  1. 1951 Map of Milburn, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of Milburn, 1953 Print
    1951 Milburn
    1953 Print · USGS
    Custer County life in the early 1950s is centered here on the Middle Loup River and its rugged canyon breaks. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schoolhouse locations like Columbia Table Sch and the community of Gates.
    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 Burwell
    1985 Map of Burwell
    1985 Burwell
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska in the mid-eighties reveals a landscape shaped by the Middle Loup River and the Burlington Northern rail line. Researchers can trace the layout of small towns like Sargent, Anselmo, and Burwell or locate New Helena and Victoria Springs State Recreation Area.

  5. 1994 Map of Burwell
    1994 Map of Burwell
    1994 Burwell
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills region is captured here in the mid-nineties, showing a landscape shaped by the Loup River systems and vital irrigation networks. Researchers can trace the development of small towns like Burwell and Brewster or locate landmarks like the Milburn Diversion Dam.

  6. 2011 Map of Milburn, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Milburn, 2011 Print
    2011 Milburn
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Gates, including Milburn, Custer County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2014 Map of Milburn, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Milburn, 2014 Print
    2014 Milburn
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Gates, including Milburn, Custer County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Milburn, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Milburn, 2017 Print
    2017 Milburn
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Gates, including Milburn, Custer County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2021 Map of Milburn, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Milburn, 2021 Print
    2021 Milburn
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Middle Loup River valley in Custer County remains the heart of this rural landscape in the 2020s. Researchers can trace local roots at Gates Cem and explore the rugged breaks of Cedar Canyon and River Canyon near Milburn.

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