Old Maps of Shelby, Nebraska for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Shelby. 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.
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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Shelby.
Shelby, NE maps
(10)- 1899 Map of David City
1899 David City1899 Print · USGSButler County and its neighbors flourished during the late nineteenth-century railroad boom, centered on the junction at David City. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Surprise, Wayland, and Rising along the extensive steam rail networks.3 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Fremont, 1966 Print
1955 Fremont1966 Print · USGSEastern Nebraska and the Missouri River border are captured during the mid-fifties, just as the interstate system began to emerge. Researchers can trace the development of Omaha, locate the sprawling Offutt Air Force Base, or study the river-bound ecology of the De Soto National Wildlife Refuge.3 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Fremont
1957 Fremont1957 Print · USGSEastern Nebraska and western Iowa thrive along the Platte and Missouri rivers during the mid-fifties. Genealogists can locate small rural schools like Fairview School and tracing the paths of the Union Pacific through towns like Albion and Humphrey. - 1958 Map of Fremont
1958 Fremont1958 Print · USGSEastern Nebraska in the late fifties is captured here as a thriving corridor of river-valley commerce and rail transport. Researchers can trace the development of Omaha and Fremont or locate local landmarks like Midland College and Offutt Air Force Base. - 1965 Map of Shelby, 1967 Print
1965 Shelby1967 Print · USGSShelby and the surrounding Polk County prairie are captured here in the mid-1960s as a thriving rail and river community. Genealogists and local historians can locate family plots at Wesley Chapel Cem or trace the winding course of the Big Blue River. - 1985 Map of David City
1985 David City1985 Print · USGSCentral Nebraska in the mid-eighties centers on the convergence of the Platte River and Loup River. Trace the rail-and-river economy through towns like Columbus, David City, and Stromsburg, or locate family sites near Swedehome and Surprise.2 unique versions available - 2011 Map of Shelby, 2011 Print
2011 Shelby2011 Print · USGSCovers Shelby, including Polk County, United States, and other nearby areas - 2014 Map of Shelby, 2014 Print
2014 Shelby2014 Print · USGSCovers Shelby, including Polk County, United States, and other nearby areas - 2017 Map of Shelby, 2017 Print
2017 Shelby2017 Print · USGSCovers Shelby, including Polk County, United States, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Shelby, 2021 Print
2021 Shelby2021 Print · USGSThe town of Shelby and the surrounding Polk County farmlands are captured in this recent survey. Researchers can trace family roots at Graceland Cem or Union Cem and follow the path of the Big Blue River.
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