Old Maps of Fairbury, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 9 historic maps of Fairbury. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Fairbury.


Fairbury, NE maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1960 Map of Fairbury, 1962 Print
    1960 Map of Fairbury, 1962 Print
    1960 Fairbury
    1962 Print · USGS
    Fairbury and the surrounding Jefferson County townships are shown here during the early sixties as a bustling rail and agricultural center. Researchers can locate numerous vanished country schools like Happy Hollow School, trace the path of the Union Pacific, and find family names at Grandy Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Fairbury
    1985 Map of Fairbury
    1985 Fairbury
    1985 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Nebraska and Kansas thrive as a rail and agricultural hub in the mid-1980s. Genealogists and historians can trace local family lands near Fairbury or follow the historic Burlington Northern tracks through Hebron and Deshler.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2011 Map of Fairbury, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Fairbury, 2011 Print
    2011 Fairbury
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairbury, including Hedrix, Jefferson County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2014 Map of Fairbury, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Fairbury, 2014 Print
    2014 Fairbury
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairbury, including Hedrix, Jefferson County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2017 Map of Fairbury, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Fairbury, 2017 Print
    2017 Fairbury
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairbury, including Hedrix, Jefferson County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2021 Map of Fairbury, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Fairbury, 2021 Print
    2021 Fairbury
    2021 Print · USGS
    Jefferson County's seat and the surrounding prairie landscape are shown here as they appeared in the early 2020s. Genealogists can locate family sites like Richland Center Cem or Grandy Cem, while researchers can trace the course of the Little Blue River and Whisky Run.

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