Old Maps of Appian Way, Lincoln for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 7 historic maps of Appian Way. 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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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Appian Way.


Appian Way, Lincoln 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. 1966 Map of Bennet, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Bennet, 1967 Print
    1966 Bennet
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Lincoln in the mid-sixties, this landscape showcases a rural rail-and-river economy centered on the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line. Researchers can trace family plots at Cheney Cem or explore the development of Wagon Train Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 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

  7. 2021 Map of Bennet, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bennet, 2021 Print
    2021 Bennet
    2021 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Lincoln in the early 2020s, this area showcases the intersection of expanding suburban streets and traditional Nebraska farmland. Genealogists and local historians can trace the vicinity of Bennet, the Cheney Cem, and recreational sites like Wagon Train Lake.

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