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Old Maps of Lowell, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Lowell. 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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Lowell, NE maps

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  1. 1894 Map of Minden
    1894 Map of Minden
    1894 Minden
    1894 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska at the close of the nineteenth century reveals a landscape shaped by the Platte River and its rail lines. Trace family roots in Minden or explore the river islands like Drover Island and Fort Farm Island.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1896 Map of Wood River
    1896 Map of Wood River
    1896 Wood River
    1896 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska at the close of the nineteenth century is defined by its massive river islands and burgeoning rail towns. Local historians can trace early prairie commerce through the rail lines connecting Wood River, Shelton, and the distinctive Sugar Bowl terrain.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Grand Island
    1967 Print · USGS
    Central 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
  10. 1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Grand Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central 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.
  13. 1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Grand Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    South-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.
  16. 1962 Map of Gibbon South, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Gibbon South, 1964 Print
    1962 Gibbon South
    1964 Print · USGS
    The braided Platte River valley in the early 1960s reveals a landscape defined by historic island farming and the path of major transcontinental railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Gibbon and Lowell while locating rural landmarks like St Paul Cem and School No 42.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1985 Map of Grand Island
    1985 Map of Grand Island
    1985 Grand Island
    1985 Print · USGS
    The 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
  22. 2011 Map of Gibbon South, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Gibbon South, 2011 Print
    2011 Gibbon South
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Lowell, including Gibbon, Sun Valley Trailer Court, and other nearby areas
  25. 2014 Map of Gibbon South, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Gibbon South, 2014 Print
    2014 Gibbon South
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Lowell, including Gibbon, Sun Valley Trailer Court, and other nearby areas
  28. 2017 Map of Gibbon South, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Gibbon South, 2017 Print
    2017 Gibbon South
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Lowell, including Gibbon, Sun Valley Trailer Court, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Gibbon South, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Gibbon South, 2021 Print
    2021 Gibbon South
    2021 Print · USGS
    The braided Platte River valley comes into sharp focus during the early 2020s, revealing how its multiple channels shaped local Nebraska life. Genealogists and researchers can trace family landmarks like Saint Paul Cem and the rail-side settlement of Gibbon.
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