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Old Maps of Sprague, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 15 historic maps of Sprague. 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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Sprague, 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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1964 Map of Cortland, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Cortland, 1965 Print
    1964 Cortland
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeast Nebraska farmland is captured here in the mid-sixties, centered on the Union Pacific rail corridor between Hickman and Cortland. Genealogists and local historians can locate early landmarks like Stockfeldt Cem, Good Hope Sch, and the Stagecoach Lake recreation area.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1964 Map of Roca, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Roca, 1965 Print
    1964 Roca
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeast of Lincoln in the mid-1960s, a dense network of five major railroads converges along the Salt Creek valley. Researchers can trace the heritage of local industry and education through Quarries near Roca and rural schoolhouses like Hedge Hill Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 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
  22. 2011 Map of Cortland, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Cortland, 2011 Print
    2011 Cortland
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sprague, including Hickman, Cortland, and other nearby areas
  25. 2011 Map of Roca, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Roca, 2011 Print
    2011 Roca
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Sprague, including Lincoln, Hickman, and other nearby areas
  28. 2014 Map of Cortland, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Cortland, 2014 Print
    2014 Cortland
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sprague, including Hickman, Cortland, and other nearby areas
  31. 2014 Map of Roca, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Roca, 2014 Print
    2014 Roca
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Sprague, including Lincoln, Hickman, and other nearby areas
  34. 2017 Map of Cortland, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Cortland, 2017 Print
    2017 Cortland
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Sprague, including Hickman, Cortland, and other nearby areas
  37. 2017 Map of Roca, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Roca, 2017 Print
    2017 Roca
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Sprague, including Lincoln, Hickman, and other nearby areas
  40. 2021 Map of Roca, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Roca, 2021 Print
    2021 Roca
    2021 Print · USGS
    Southern Lancaster County is seen here during a period of modern growth and water management. Researchers can trace historic local sites like Simmons - Saltillo Cemetery and old settlements such as Jamaica, Saltillo, and Hanlon.
  43. 2021 Map of Cortland, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Cortland, 2021 Print
    2021 Cortland
    2021 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Lancaster and Gage Counties comes into focus in the early 2020s, centered on the growing corridor between Cortland and Hickman. Researchers can trace family history at Stockfeldt Cem or explore the extensive reservoir system including Stagecoach Lake and Salt Cr Reservoir 5-9.
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