Old Maps of Hitching Post Hills, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Hitching Post Hills. 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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Hitching Post Hills, 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1964 Map of Denton, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Denton, 1965 Print
    1964 Denton
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Lancaster County in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of rail-connected villages and new reservoir projects. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through Wesley Chapel Cem or locate the village of Martell along the Rock Island tracks.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1964 Map of Emerald, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Emerald, 1966 Print
    1964 Emerald
    1966 Print · USGS
    The western edge of the Nebraska capital was defined by military and recreational expansion in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the legacy of Lincoln Air Force Base, find local schools like School No 69, and locate St Johns Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1986 Map of Lincoln
    1986 Map of Lincoln
    1986 Lincoln
    1986 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development and the rail-and-river economy of southeastern Nebraska are clear in this 1980s survey. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Burlington Northern and locate historic sites like Union College and the State Capitol.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2011 Map of Emerald, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Emerald, 2011 Print
    2011 Emerald
    2011 Print · USGS
    West of the state capital in the early 2010s, this area showcases the intersection of aviation, recreation, and rural life. Researchers can trace family history at Saint Johns Cemetery or explore the reservoir shorelines of Pawnee Lake and Conestoga Lake.

  9. 2011 Map of Denton, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Denton, 2011 Print
    2011 Denton
    2011 Print · USGS
    Denton and Martell appear as small agricultural centers in Lancaster County during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Wesley Chapel Cemetery and Highland Cemetery or explore the extensive reservoir system around Bluestem Lake.

  10. 2014 Map of Emerald, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Emerald, 2014 Print
    2014 Emerald
    2014 Print · USGS
    West of Lincoln in the mid-2010s, this area shows the intersection of urban infrastructure and prairie creek valleys. Researchers can locate family sites at Emerald Cem or Saint Johns Cem and trace the influence of the Lincoln Airport on local development.

  11. 2014 Map of Denton, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Denton, 2014 Print
    2014 Denton
    2014 Print · USGS
    Denton and Martell appear as quiet agricultural hubs in Lancaster County during the early 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can locate Wesley Chapel Cem, trace the drainage of Cardwell Br, and see the footprint of Denton Airfield.

  12. 2017 Map of Denton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Denton, 2017 Print
    2017 Denton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Lancaster County's agricultural heartland and reservoir systems are captured here in the late twenty-tens. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the rural landscape between Denton and Martell, identifying landmarks like Wesley Chapel Cem and Bluestem Lake.

  13. 2017 Map of Emerald, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Emerald, 2017 Print
    2017 Emerald
    2017 Print · USGS
    West of Lincoln in the late 2010s, this area shows the intersection of urban growth and rural heritage. Researchers can trace family history at Emerald Cem, explore the outskirts of Huskerville, or locate the shores of Pawnee Lake and Conestoga Lake.

  14. 2021 Map of Denton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Denton, 2021 Print
    2021 Denton
    2021 Print · USGS
    The prairie south of Lincoln is defined by a dense network of reservoirs and rural crossroads in the early 2020s. Researchers can locate family sites at Wesley Chapel Cem or trace the Salt Creek drainage through Bluestem Lake and Killdeer Lake.

  15. 2021 Map of Emerald, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Emerald, 2021 Print
    2021 Emerald
    2021 Print · USGS
    The western edge of the Nebraska capital meets the prairie in the early 2020s, revealing a landscape shaped by water and flight. Genealogists and local historians can locate Emerald Cem, Saint Johns Cem, and the communities of Huskerville and Cushman.

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