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Old Maps of Ellsworth, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Ellsworth. 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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Ellsworth, NE maps

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  1. 1948 Map of Lakeside, 1973 Print
    1948 Map of Lakeside, 1973 Print
    1948 Lakeside
    1973 Print · USGS
    Sheridan and Garden Counties are captured here in the late 1940s, showcasing a classic Sandhills cattle-ranching landscape. Genealogists and local historians can locate sprawling family holdings like Kitchen Ranch and Boyd Ranch alongside the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line.
  4. 1950 Map of Lakeside
    1950 Map of Lakeside
    1950 Lakeside
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills come into focus in the mid-century, showcasing a region defined by sprawling cattle operations and the railroad. Researchers can trace historic family-named properties like the John Cody Ranch and Star Ranch alongside the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1955 Map of Alliance, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Alliance, 1966 Print
    1955 Alliance
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska panhandle comes into sharp focus during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by the Niobrara River and the expanding Sand Hills. Researchers can trace the grounds of Fort Robinson, locate Saint Marys Church, or follow the Chicago Burlington and Quincy rail line through Hemingford.
    3 unique versions available
  10. 1957 Map of Alliance
    1957 Map of Alliance
    1957 Alliance
    1957 Print · USGS
    Northwest Nebraska in the mid-fifties is captured here as a landscape of rail hubs, sprawling cattle ranches, and the eastern edge of the dunes. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines through Alliance and Chadron or locate landmarks like Saint Marys Church and the Agate Spring Fossil Beds.
  13. 1958 Map of Alliance
    1958 Map of Alliance
    1958 Alliance
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Nebraska in the late fifties shows a landscape shaped by the legacy of the high plains frontier and modern agricultural expansion. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-line settlements and landmarks like Fort Robinson and the Agate Spring Fossil Beds.
  16. 1985 Map of Alliance, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Alliance, 1986 Print
    1985 Alliance
    1986 Print · USGS
    The High Plains of Box Butte and Sheridan counties come alive in the mid-1980s, centered on the rail hub of Alliance. Genealogists and historians can trace the Burlington Northern line through small sidings and towns like Antioch, Lakeside, and Bingham near the Niobrara River.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1989 Map of Ellsworth
    1989 Map of Ellsworth
    1989 Ellsworth
    1989 Print · USGS
    The Nebraska Sandhills near the Sheridan and Garden County line are captured here in the late eighties. Researchers can locate the community of Ellsworth, the local Sch No 119, and dozens of named water bodies like Black Lake and Merritt Lake.
  22. 2011 Map of Ellsworth, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Ellsworth, 2011 Print
    2011 Ellsworth
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellsworth, including Garden County, Sheridan County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2014 Map of Ellsworth, 2014 Print
    2014 Map of Ellsworth, 2014 Print
    2014 Ellsworth
    2014 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellsworth, including Garden County, Sheridan County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2017 Map of Ellsworth, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Ellsworth, 2017 Print
    2017 Ellsworth
    2017 Print · USGS
    Covers Ellsworth, including Garden County, Sheridan County, and other nearby areas
  31. 2021 Map of Ellsworth, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Ellsworth, 2021 Print
    2021 Ellsworth
    2021 Print · USGS
    The Sandhills of Nebraska center on Ellsworth in this recent survey, showcasing a landscape defined by ranching and isolated water bodies. Researchers can trace the network of local routes like SHERIDAN RD and find named lakes such as Black Lake and Merritt Lake.
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