Join Free

Old Maps of Polk County, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 22 historic maps of Polk County. 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 Polk County.

Polk County, NE maps

(22)
  1. 1896 Map of Stromsburg
    1896 Map of Stromsburg
    1896 Stromsburg
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Central City, Fullerton, and other nearby areas
    5 unique versions available
  4. 1899 Map of David City
    1899 Map of David City
    1899 David City
    1899 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Columbus, Schuyler, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1955 Map of Fremont, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Fremont, 1966 Print
    1955 Fremont
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Omaha, Bellevue, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1957 Map of Fremont
    1957 Map of Fremont
    1957 Fremont
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Omaha, Bellevue, and other nearby areas
  13. 1958 Map of Fremont
    1958 Map of Fremont
    1958 Fremont
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Omaha, Bellevue, and other nearby areas
  16. 1958 Map of Duncan, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Duncan, 1959 Print
    1958 Duncan
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Columbus, Duncan, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1958 Map of Columbus SW, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Columbus SW, 1959 Print
    1958 Columbus SW
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Platte County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1958 Map of Silver Creek SE, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Silver Creek SE, 1959 Print
    1958 Silver Creek SE
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Gardiner, Platte County, and other nearby areas
  25. 1958 Map of Columbus SE, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Columbus SE, 1959 Print
    1958 Columbus SE
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Butler County, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1958 Map of Silver Creek, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Silver Creek, 1959 Print
    1958 Silver Creek
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Silver Creek, Havens, and other nearby areas
  31. 1958 Map of Columbus, 1959 Print
    1958 Map of Columbus, 1959 Print
    1958 Columbus
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Columbus, Carriage House Estates, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1962 Map of Polk, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Polk, 1964 Print
    1962 Polk
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Polk, Arborville, and other nearby areas
  37. 1962 Map of Swedehome, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Swedehome, 1964 Print
    1962 Swedehome
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Swedehome, Merrick County, and other nearby areas
  40. 1962 Map of Clarks, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Clarks, 1964 Print
    1962 Clarks
    1964 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Clarks, Merrick County, and other nearby areas
  43. 1965 Map of Stromsburg, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Stromsburg, 1966 Print
    1965 Stromsburg
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Stromsburg, Benedict, and other nearby areas
  46. 1965 Map of Osceola, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Osceola, 1966 Print
    1965 Osceola
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Stromsburg, Osceola, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1965 Map of Durant, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Durant, 1966 Print
    1965 Durant
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Durant, York County, and other nearby areas
  52. 1965 Map of Gresham, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Gresham, 1966 Print
    1965 Gresham
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Gresham, York County, and other nearby areas
  55. 1965 Map of Shelby, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Shelby, 1967 Print
    1965 Shelby
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Shelby, United States, and other nearby areas
  58. 1965 Map of Rising City, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Rising City, 1967 Print
    1965 Rising City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Rising City, Butler County, and other nearby areas
  61. 1966 Map of Surprise, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Surprise, 1967 Print
    1966 Surprise
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Surprise, Seward County, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1985 Map of David City
    1985 Map of David City
    1985 David City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Polk County, including Columbus, Schuyler, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available
End of results
Showing maps 1-22 of 22

Top cities of Polk County

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Polk County?
  • What is the oldest map of Polk County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Polk County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Polk County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Polk County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Polk County?
  • Where are historical maps of Polk County sourced from?

Explore Polk County by time and use case

Centuries