Old Maps of Howard City, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

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

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  1. 1899 Map of Loup
    1899 Map of Loup
    1899 Loup
    1899 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska at the end of the century was a land defined by its rivers and expanding rail lines. Genealogists can trace the early pioneer hubs of Dannebrog, Ashton, and Scotia along the Union Pacific RR.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1953 Map of Boelus, 1955 Print
    1953 Map of Boelus, 1955 Print
    1953 Boelus
    1955 Print · USGS
    Howard County and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the early fifties during the Missouri River Basin development program. Researchers can find old rural landmarks including Boelus, the Swedish Cem, and numerous schoolhouses like Boesen Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1985 Map of St. Paul
    1985 Map of St. Paul
    1985 St. Paul
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska's river valleys and rail towns are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing the region's agricultural and cultural foundations. Researchers can trace historic communities like Dannebrog, Scotia, and Nysted, or locate landmarks such as Sherman Reservoir and Happy Jack Peak.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2011 Map of Boelus, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Boelus, 2011 Print
    2011 Boelus
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard City, including Saint Michael, Hall County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2014 Map of Boelus, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Boelus, 2014 Print
    2014 Boelus
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard City, including Saint Michael, Hall County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Boelus, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Boelus, 2017 Print
    2017 Boelus
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard City, including Saint Michael, Hall County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2021 Map of Boelus, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Boelus, 2021 Print
    2021 Boelus
    2021 Print · USGS
    Howard and Buffalo counties are shown here as the Loup River system winds through the Nebraska plains. You can trace early regional history at the Swedish Pioneer Cem and explore the riverfront layouts of Boelus and Saint Michael.

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