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Old Maps of Gage County, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 133 historic maps of Gage 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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Gage County, NE maps

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  1. 1897 Map of Lincoln
    1897 Map of Lincoln
    1897 Lincoln
    1897 Print · USGS
    Late-Victorian Nebraska comes into focus here as a bustling hub of steam and steel, centered on the capital. You can trace the early layouts of University Place and Bethany or locate rural landmarks like the Asylum, Lincoln Salt Lake, and the rail stop at Prairie Home.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1903 Map of Weeping Water
    1903 Map of Weeping Water
    1903 Weeping Water
    1903 Print · USGS
    Southeast Nebraska at the start of the twentieth century was a thriving patchwork of rail-dependent prairie towns and river valleys. Genealogists and local historians can trace early property boundaries and township seats like Weeping Water, Syracuse, and the riverside town of Louisville.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1929 Map of Weeping Water
    1929 Map of Weeping Water
    1929 Weeping Water
    1929 Print · USGS
    Eastern Nebraska's fertile prairie was a hub of railroad development and river-valley settlement at the start of the twentieth century. Researchers can trace the early layout of communities like Weeping Water, Syracuse, and Louisville along the Missouri Pacific R. R. and Platte River.
  10. 1955 Map of Lincoln, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Lincoln, 1967 Print
    1955 Lincoln
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southeast Nebraska in the mid-fifties presents a landscape of thriving railroad towns and the expanding footprint of the capital city. Researchers can trace the legacy of the pioneer era at the Homestead National Monument of America or locate mid-century military infrastructure like Lincoln Air Force Base.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of Lincoln
    1957 Map of Lincoln
    1957 Lincoln
    1957 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Nebraska at mid-century shows a landscape of thriving rail towns and expanding infrastructure centered on Lincoln. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad through communities like Weeping Water, Fairmont, and Seward.
  16. 1957 Map of Plymouth, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Plymouth, 1958 Print
    1957 Plymouth
    1958 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape surrounding Plymouth is captured here in the late fifties, showcasing a dense network of rural schools and active railroads. Genealogists can locate specific family landmarks like Woodlawn Cem, School No 112, and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1957 Map of Clatonia, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Clatonia, 1958 Print
    1957 Clatonia
    1958 Print · USGS
    Gage County farming communities thrive in the late fifties as rail lines still define the local economy. Trace family roots and rural landmarks through sites like Highland Center Cem, St Pauls Ch, and the Zion Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1957 Map of Beatrice West, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Beatrice West, 1958 Print
    1957 Beatrice West
    1958 Print · USGS
    Gage County in the late fifties centers on the winding river valley as it approaches the city of Beatrice. Genealogists and historians can trace many local landmarks including Homestead National Monument of America, Hoag, and rural sites like Freeman Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1957 Map of Wilber, 1958 Print
    1957 Map of Wilber, 1958 Print
    1957 Wilber
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Saline County is centered on the winding Big Blue River as it passes through the rail-connected towns of Wilber and De Witt. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites like Cecho Slovansky Cem and trace vanished rural landmarks like Nicholas Sch (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1957 Map of Beatrice East, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Beatrice East, 1959 Print
    1957 Beatrice East
    1959 Print · USGS
    Beatrice and the surrounding Gage County townships appear here during the late fifties as a thriving prairie hub. Genealogists can locate family names at Evergreen Home Cemetery or trace the rural school system through sites like Mt Olive Sch and Logan Center Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1958 Map of Lincoln
    1958 Map of Lincoln
    1958 Lincoln
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeast Nebraska at the end of the 1950s shows a region defined by agricultural trade and the expansion of the state capital. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Blue Valley and locate landmarks like the Lincoln AFB or the U.S. Veterans Hospital.
  34. 1964 Map of Cortland, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Cortland, 1965 Print
    1964 Cortland
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeast Nebraska farmland is captured here in the mid-sixties, centered on the Union Pacific rail corridor between Hickman and Cortland. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Stockfeldt Cem, Good Hope Sch, and the Stagecoach Lake recreation area.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1964 Map of Pickrell, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Pickrell, 1965 Print
    1964 Pickrell
    1965 Print · USGS
    Gage County agriculture and the Union Pacific rail line define this prairie landscape in the mid-1960s. Genealogists can locate several rural schools and churches, including Island Center Sch, St James Ch, and the Sunnyside Cem.
  40. 1964 Map of Blue Springs, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Blue Springs, 1965 Print
    1964 Blue Springs
    1965 Print · USGS
    Gage County in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape where the Big Blue River snakes between industrial hubs and rural townships. Researchers can trace historic rail corridors and local heritage sites like St Marys Cemetery, Maple Grove School, and the riverfront operations in Holmesville.
  43. 1964 Map of Hallam, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Hallam, 1965 Print
    1964 Hallam
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Nebraska is captured in the mid-sixties as utility and recreation developments reshaped the rural landscape. Researchers can locate several historic burial grounds like Kramer Community Cem and schoolhouses such as School No 11 along the Rock Island line.
  46. 1964 Map of Crete South, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Crete South, 1965 Print
    1964 Crete South
    1965 Print · USGS
    Saline County agricultural life and early education are preserved here in the mid-1960s. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Bohemian National Cem and locate rural landmarks like Big Blue Sch or the hamlet of Shestak.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1965 Map of Adams, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Adams, 1966 Print
    1965 Adams
    1966 Print · USGS
    The village of Adams and the surrounding Gage County townships are shown here in the mid-1960s during the height of the region's rail-based agricultural economy. Genealogists can trace family roots at Grandview Cemetery or locate one-room schoolhouses like Remmers School and Little John School.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1965 Map of Crab Orchard, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Crab Orchard, 1966 Print
    1965 Crab Orchard
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Nebraska agriculture and rural life take center stage in this mid-1960s study of Johnson County. Researchers can trace the development of Crab Orchard along Route 136 or locate family sites near Crab Orchard Cem and Yankee Creek.
  55. 1965 Map of Sterling, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Sterling, 1966 Print
    1965 Sterling
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast Nebraska's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-1960s, centered on the railroad town of Sterling. Researchers can locate historic rural institutions like Hooker Sch and South St Johns Ch among the rolling creek valleys.
  58. 1965 Map of Firth, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Firth, 1966 Print
    1965 Firth
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Lincoln in the mid-1960s, these rural townships were anchored by the rail lines and rivers that sustained local agriculture. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites and congregations, including Pella Cem, St Johns Ch, and the settlement of Holland.
  61. 1965 Map of Douglas, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Douglas, 1966 Print
    1965 Douglas
    1966 Print · USGS
    The rolling hills of Otoe and Johnson counties appear here in the mid-1960s, centered on the village of Douglas. Researchers can trace the Missouri Pacific railroad line and find family sites like Solon Cem and St Martins Cem.
  64. 1965 Map of Lewiston, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Lewiston, 1966 Print
    1965 Lewiston
    1966 Print · USGS
    The rolling prairie of southeastern Nebraska is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the agricultural heart of Gage and Pawnee counties. Researchers can trace family history at Lewiston Cem and Pleasant Hill Ch or follow the paths of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad.
  67. 1965 Map of Liberty, 1968 Print
    1965 Map of Liberty, 1968 Print
    1965 Liberty
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-Kansas border comes into focus in the mid-1960s, showing the agricultural landscape and rail lines of Gage and Pawnee Counties. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Mission Creek Cem and Liberty Cem or trace the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1970 Map of Diller NE, 1971 Print
    1970 Map of Diller NE, 1971 Print
    1970 Diller NE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Gage County agriculture and rail life are at the forefront of this 1970s survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific tracks through Ellis, finding local landmarks like Ellis Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1970 Map of Wymore, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Wymore, 1972 Print
    1970 Wymore
    1972 Print · USGS
    Near the Nebraska-Kansas border in the early seventies, the landscape around Wymore remains defined by the Big Blue River and its rail junctions. Researchers can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family plots at Wymore Cem or St Johns Cem.
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