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Old Maps of Nelson, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 6 historic maps of Nelson. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

  • Locate forgotten sites: Uncover places like long-lost settlements, abandoned rail lines, or gathering spots.
  • Plan better hunts: Use map overlays combined with LiDAR or satellite views to narrow in on historically rich areas.
  • Made for detectorists: Thousands of hobbyists use these maps to discover relics, coins, and hidden history.

Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Nelson.

Nelson, NE maps

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  1. 1898 Map of Superior
    1898 Map of Superior
    1898 Superior
    1898 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Superior, Blue Hill, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Grand Island, 1967 Print
    1955 Grand Island
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Grand Island, Kearney, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Map of Grand Island
    1957 Grand Island
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Grand Island, Kearney, and other nearby areas
  10. 1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Map of Grand Island
    1958 Grand Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Grand Island, Kearney, and other nearby areas
  13. 1974 Map of Nelson, 1977 Print
    1974 Map of Nelson, 1977 Print
    1974 Nelson
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Nuckolls County, United States, and other nearby areas
  16. 1985 Map of Red Cloud
    1985 Map of Red Cloud
    1985 Red Cloud
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Minden, Superior, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
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