Old Maps of Newport, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 10 historic maps of Newport. 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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Newport, NE maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Newport, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Newport, 1956 Print
    1954 Newport
    1956 Print · USGS
    Newport and its surrounding Rock County townships are captured in the mid-1950s just as the rail-and-river economy defined the region. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line or locate rural landmarks like School No 21 and the Flowing Well.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of O'Neill, 1974 Print
    1955 Map of O'Neill, 1974 Print
    1955 O'Neill
    1974 Print · USGS
    North-central Nebraska in the 1950s reveals a vast cattle-ranching landscape transitioning from the Missouri River breaks to the iconic Sand Hills. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate rural landmarks like the Dustin Post Office and St Johns Lake Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1959 Map of O'Neill
    1959 Map of O'Neill
    1959 O'Neill
    1959 Print · USGS
    North-central Nebraska in the late fifties is defined by the vast Sand Hills and the vital Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists and researchers can trace family roots through settlements like Atkinson, Bassett, and Stuart or follow the waters of the Niobrara River.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1969 Map of O'Neill
    1969 Map of O'Neill
    1969 O'Neill
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Nebraska in the mid-fifties is defined here by the expansive Sand Hills and the winding Niobrara River. Trace the Chicago and North Western rail line through cattle towns like O'Neill and Ainsworth.

  5. 1985 Map of Ainsworth
    1985 Map of Ainsworth
    1985 Ainsworth
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-South Dakota borderlands come into focus in the mid-1980s, documenting a landscape of river breaks and remote ranching hubs. Genealogists can trace the rural layout of Ainsworth, Bassett, and Springview or follow the Chicago and North Western rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1989 Map of O'Neill
    1989 Map of O'Neill
    1989 O'Neill
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska-South Dakota borderlands are captured here in the late eighties, documenting the ranching and rail infrastructure of the High Plains. Genealogists and collectors can trace historic prairie towns like Monowi, Pishelville, and Santee along the Niobrara River.

  7. 2011 Map of Newport, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Newport, 2011 Print
    2011 Newport
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Newport, including Rock County, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 2014 Map of Newport, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Newport, 2014 Print
    2014 Newport
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Newport, including Rock County, United States, and other nearby areas

  9. 2017 Map of Newport, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Newport, 2017 Print
    2017 Newport
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Newport, including Rock County, United States, and other nearby areas

  10. 2021 Map of Newport, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Newport, 2021 Print
    2021 Newport
    2021 Print · USGS
    Newport and the surrounding Rock County plains are shown here in the modern era, where the rail-to-trail transition is complete. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town grid near the PO or follow the paths of the N Br Elkhorn River and S Fork Elkhorn River.

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