Old Maps of Alda, Nebraska for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 12 historic maps of Alda. 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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Alda, NE maps
(12)- 1892 Map of Grand Island
1892 Grand Island1892 Print · USGSGrand Island and the surrounding Hall County prairies are captured in the late nineteenth century as a vital rail junction. Genealogists and historians can trace early track layouts of the Union Pacific R. R. and locate old settlements like Alda and Doniphan. - 1895 Map of Grand Island
1895 Grand Island1895 Print · USGSGrand Island emerged as a vital rail crossroads in central Nebraska during the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early development of the city grid and surrounding settlements like Alda and Doniphan, or locate crossings such as the Island Bridge. - 1898 Map of Grand Island
1898 Grand Island1898 Print · USGSCentral Nebraska is captured in the late 1890s as a bustling rail and agricultural crossroads centered on the Platte River. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Doniphan and Harvard or the grounds of the Insane Asylum outside Hastings.4 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
1955 Grand Island1967 Print · USGSCentral Nebraska is seen here during a period of industrial and agricultural growth, centered on the vital Platte River corridor. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprints of the U S Naval Ammunition Depot and the Cornhusker Ordnance Plant.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Grand Island
1957 Grand Island1957 Print · USGSCentral Nebraska and Northern Kansas are shown here during a period of massive hydraulic and military expansion in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of the Harlan County Reservoir and the massive wartime legacy of the Cornhusker Ordnance Plant. - 1958 Map of Grand Island
1958 Grand Island1958 Print · USGSSouth-central Nebraska thrived as a rail and industrial hub during the late fifties, shaped by the braided Platte River. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines like the Union Pacific RR through towns such as Kearney or locate the sprawling Cornhusker Ordnance Plant. - 1962 Map of Alda, 1964 Print
1962 Alda1964 Print · USGSThe braided channels of the Platte River valley define this Nebraska landscape in the early sixties as the modern interstate begins to cross the plains. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community at Alda, the Alda Cem, and the rural Valley View Sch.3 unique versions available - 1985 Map of Grand Island
1985 Grand Island1985 Print · USGSThe Platte River valley in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of braided river channels and massive military-industrial sites. Trace the layout of the Cornhusker Ordnance Plant and find family landmarks like Parkview Cem or Good Samaritan Village.2 unique versions available - 2011 Map of Alda, 2011 Print
2011 Alda2011 Print · USGSCovers Alda, including Grand Island, Doniphan, and other nearby areas - 2014 Map of Alda, 2014 Print
2014 Alda2014 Print · USGSCovers Alda, including Grand Island, Doniphan, and other nearby areas - 2017 Map of Alda, 2017 Print
2017 Alda2017 Print · USGSCovers Alda, including Grand Island, Doniphan, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Alda, 2021 Print
2021 Alda2021 Print · USGSThe braided channels of the Platte River dominate this Nebraska landscape near the town of Alda in 2021. Researchers can trace family history at the Alda Cem and Campbell Cem or explore the river geography of Mormon Island and Shoemaker Island.
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