Old Maps of Bayard, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 14 historic maps of Bayard. 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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Bayard, NE maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Camp Clarke
    1898 Map of Camp Clarke
    1898 Camp Clarke
    1898 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska panhandle in the late nineteenth century is documented here through its early irrigation canals and iconic trail landmarks. Researchers can trace early settlements like Camp Clarke and Bayard alongside famous geologic features including Chimney Rock and Courthouse Rock.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Scottsbluff, 1958 Print
    1954 Map of Scottsbluff, 1958 Print
    1954 Scottsbluff
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Panhandle's iconic landmarks and rail corridors are captured here during the mid-1950s. Researchers can trace the path of the North Platte River past Chimney Rock or locate the sprawling Sioux Ordnance Depot and the historic streets of Sidney.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Scottsbluff
    1958 Map of Scottsbluff
    1958 Scottsbluff
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska panhandle in the late fifties was a vital corridor of rail-and-river transport defined by the North Platte River and the Union Pacific. Genealogists and historians can trace rail stops like Reddus Station, explore the grounds of the Sioux Ordnance Depot, or locate landmarks like Chimney Rock.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1965 Map of Bayard, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Bayard, 1967 Print
    1965 Bayard
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska panhandle in the mid-1960s shows a landscape transformed by irrigation and rail. Genealogists can trace the rural communities around Moomaw Corner and Craft, or locate local landmarks like School No 81 and Wildhorse Ch.

  5. 1965 Map of South Bayard, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of South Bayard, 1967 Print
    1965 South Bayard
    1967 Print · USGS
    Morrill County and the North Platte River valley are captured here in the mid-1960s, a landscape defined by pioneer history and modern irrigation. You can trace the path of the Emigrant Trail past Chimney Rock and locate rural landmarks like School No 50 and Facus Springs.

  6. 1985 Map of Scottsbluff, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Scottsbluff, 1986 Print
    1985 Scottsbluff
    1986 Print · USGS
    The North Platte River valley in the mid-1980s reveals a sophisticated network of irrigation and rail serving the Nebraska panhandle. Researchers can locate distinct landmarks like Chimney Rock, the campus of Nebraska Western College, and the remote settlement of Harrisburg.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2011 Map of South Bayard, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of South Bayard, 2011 Print
    2011 South Bayard
    2011 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska panhandle south of Bayard is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the iconic silhouette of Chimney Rock. Researchers can trace the path of the Oregon Trail Rd, locate the Chimney Rock Cemetery, and study the extensive irrigation network of the Alliance Canal.

  8. 2011 Map of Bayard, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Bayard, 2011 Print
    2011 Bayard
    2011 Print · USGS
    Morrill County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intricate water-management systems that define the region. Researchers can trace irrigation networks like the High Line Canal and locate rural hubs like Moomaw Corner and Piper.

  9. 2014 Map of Bayard, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Bayard, 2014 Print
    2014 Bayard
    2014 Print · USGS
    Bayard and its surrounding irrigation districts come into sharp focus in this 2010s survey of western Nebraska. Researchers can trace the complex network of the Tri-State Canal and Ninemile Canal or locate local landmarks like Moomaw Corner and Piper.

  10. 2014 Map of South Bayard, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of South Bayard, 2014 Print
    2014 South Bayard
    2014 Print · USGS
    The North Platte River valley and the iconic spire of Chimney Rock define this Nebraska landscape in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Chimney Rock Cem and trace the complex paths of the Alliance Canal and Wildhorse Drain.

  11. 2017 Map of Bayard, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Bayard, 2017 Print
    2017 Bayard
    2017 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of the Nebraska panhandle comes into focus in this recent survey of the North Platte Valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the irrigation networks and rural junctions that define the region, including Moomaw Corner, Wildhorse Canyon, and the community of Bayard.

  12. 2017 Map of South Bayard, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of South Bayard, 2017 Print
    2017 South Bayard
    2017 Print · USGS
    Morrill County's section of the North Platte Valley is captured here in the late twenty-teens, highlighting the enduring legacy of the westward migration. Trace local genealogy at the Chimney Rock Cem or follow the historic path of the Oregon Trail Rd near South Bayard.

  13. 2021 Map of Bayard, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Bayard, 2021 Print
    2021 Bayard
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska panhandle comes into sharp focus in this recent survey of the North Platte Valley irrigation network. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Bayard and locate outlying points like Moomaw Corner, Craft, and the rugged Wildhorse Canyon.

  14. 2021 Map of South Bayard, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of South Bayard, 2021 Print
    2021 South Bayard
    2021 Print · USGS
    The North Platte River valley comes into sharp focus in the early 2020s, dominated by the famous spire of Chimney Rock. Trace the local irrigation history through the Alliance Canal or locate family roots near South Bayard and Chimney Rock Cem.

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