Old Maps of Dakota County, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 23 historic maps of Dakota 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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Dakota County, NE maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Elk Point, 1960 Print
    1898 Map of Elk Point, 1960 Print
    1898 Elk Point
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Vermillion, Dakota Dunes, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1901 Map of Elk Point
    1901 Map of Elk Point
    1901 Elk Point
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Vermillion, Dakota Dunes, and other nearby areas

  3. 1907 Map of Elk Point
    1907 Map of Elk Point
    1907 Elk Point
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Vermillion, Dakota Dunes, and other nearby areas
    6 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Sioux City, Norfolk, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  5. 1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Sioux City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Sioux City, Norfolk, and other nearby areas

  6. 1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Sioux City, Norfolk, and other nearby areas

  7. 1963 Map of Sioux City South, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Sioux City South, 1964 Print
    1963 Sioux City South
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Sioux City, South Sioux City, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Jefferson, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Jefferson, 1964 Print
    1963 Jefferson
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Dakota Dunes, North Sioux City, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  9. 1964 Map of Ponca, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Ponca, 1966 Print
    1964 Ponca
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Ponca, St. Johns Precinct, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1964 Map of Homer, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Homer, 1966 Print
    1964 Homer
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Sioux City, Homer, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  11. 1964 Map of Salix, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Salix, 1966 Print
    1964 Salix
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Sioux City, Salix, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1967 Map of Waterbury, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Waterbury, 1969 Print
    1967 Waterbury
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Waterbury, St. Johns Precinct, and other nearby areas

  13. 1967 Map of Jackson, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Jackson, 1969 Print
    1967 Jackson
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Dakota Dunes, Hubbard, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1967 Map of Emerson SE, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Emerson SE, 1969 Print
    1967 Emerson SE
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Dakota Precinct, Omadi Precinct, and other nearby areas

  15. 1967 Map of Emerson, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Emerson, 1969 Print
    1967 Emerson
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Emerson, Emerson Precinct, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1977 Map of Salix, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Salix, 1979 Print
    1977 Salix
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Sioux City, Salix, and other nearby areas

  17. 1977 Map of Homer, 1979 Print
    1977 Map of Homer, 1979 Print
    1977 Homer
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Sioux City, Homer, and other nearby areas

  18. 1986 Map of Sioux City North
    1986 Map of Sioux City North
    1986 Sioux City North
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Sioux City, Le Mars, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1986 Map of Sioux City South
    1986 Map of Sioux City South
    1986 Sioux City South
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Sioux City, South Sioux City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1993 Map of Sioux City South, 1995 Print
    1993 Map of Sioux City South, 1995 Print
    1993 Sioux City South
    1995 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Sioux City, South Sioux City, and other nearby areas

  21. 1993 Map of Jackson, 1995 Print
    1993 Map of Jackson, 1995 Print
    1993 Jackson
    1995 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Dakota Dunes, Hubbard, and other nearby areas

  22. 1994 Map of Ponca
    1994 Map of Ponca
    1994 Ponca
    1994 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Ponca, St. Johns Precinct, and other nearby areas

  23. 1994 Map of Jefferson, 1995 Print
    1994 Map of Jefferson, 1995 Print
    1994 Jefferson
    1995 Print · USGS
    Covers Dakota County, including Dakota Dunes, North Sioux City, and other nearby areas

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