Old Maps of Stanton County, Nebraska for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 68 historic maps of Stanton County. 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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Stanton County, NE maps

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  1. 1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the mid-fifties is captured here during a time of major engineering and social transition. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Gavins Point Dam, tribal boundaries on the Santee Sioux Indian Reservation, and local landmarks like the Norfolk State Hospital.
    4 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Fremont, 1966 Print
    1955 Map of Fremont, 1966 Print
    1955 Fremont
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern 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

  3. 1957 Map of Fremont
    1957 Map of Fremont
    1957 Fremont
    1957 Print · USGS
    Eastern 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.

  4. 1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Sioux City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the late fifties was a bustling intersection of tribal lands, rail corridors, and river towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific rural sites like Daisy Valley School, St Johns Church and School, and Yankton State Hospital.

  5. 1958 Map of Fremont
    1958 Map of Fremont
    1958 Fremont
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern 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.

  6. 1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The tri-state region surrounding the Missouri River is captured here in the late fifties, showing the convergence of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous country schoolhouses like Cemetery School and the many numbered Washington School districts.

  7. 1963 Map of Hoskins, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Hoskins, 1964 Print
    1963 Hoskins
    1964 Print · USGS
    Wayne and Stanton County farmsteads and rural school districts are captured here in the early 1960s. Genealogists can trace family locations near landmarks like Trinity Cem, Peace Ch, and several historic school sites including School No 10.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Madison SE, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Madison SE, 1964 Print
    1963 Madison SE
    1964 Print · USGS
    Stanton and Madison Counties were home to a dense network of country schoolhouses during the early sixties. Researchers can trace rural family roots and property lines near Union Creek through sites like School No 37, School No 20, and a solitary Gas Well.

  9. 1963 Map of Pilger, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Pilger, 1964 Print
    1963 Pilger
    1964 Print · USGS
    In the early sixties, the Elkhorn River valley around Stanton County was a landscape of rail-served villages and a dense network of country school districts. Genealogists and local historians can trace the exact locations of School No 43, School No 7, and the Pilger Cem, alongside the Chicago and North Western rail corridor.

  10. 1963 Map of Wayne SW, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Wayne SW, 1964 Print
    1963 Wayne SW
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northeast Nebraska farmland during the early sixties is shown here as a network of rural schools and small creek drainages. Researchers can locate the settlement of Spurville and trace ancestral sites like Bethlehem Cem or School No 23.

  11. 1963 Map of Madison NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Madison NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Madison NE
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Elkhorn River valley in Northeast Nebraska is captured here during the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by small-town infrastructure. You can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate rural sites like Pleasant Run Cem or School No 19.
    3 unique versions available

  12. 1963 Map of Stanton NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Stanton NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Stanton NE
    1964 Print · USGS
    Stanton and Cuming Counties are captured in the early sixties, showing a rural Nebraska landscape defined by the Elkhorn River and the Chicago and North Western rail line. Genealogists can locate specific landmarks like St Matthews Church, Clinton School, and Vogel School.

  13. 1963 Map of Stanton, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Stanton, 1964 Print
    1963 Stanton
    1964 Print · USGS
    Stanton and the Elkhorn River valley are captured here in the early sixties as the rail-and-river economy defined local life. Researchers can trace rural school locations like School No 15 or find family history at the Zander Cem and Koch Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1966 Map of Clarkson, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Clarkson, 1968 Print
    1966 Clarkson
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Colfax County comes into focus in the mid-sixties, showing the settled prairie at a time of rural stability. Researchers can trace the Railroad Grade, locate old schoolhouses like School No 48, and find family sites near Heun.

  15. 1966 Map of Creston, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Creston, 1968 Print
    1966 Creston
    1968 Print · USGS
    The village of Creston and the surrounding farmlands are captured in the mid-1960s at the intersection of four Nebraska counties. Researchers can trace rural landmarks including the Old Railroad Grade, Creston Pioneer Cem, and Boheet Sch.

  16. 1966 Map of Stanton SE, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Stanton SE, 1968 Print
    1966 Stanton SE
    1968 Print · USGS
    Stanton and Cuming Counties are shown during the mid-sixties as a network of creek-bottom farms and rural school districts. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like St Johns Ch, School No 51, and the Cem in the Bismarck area.

  17. 1966 Map of Stanton SW, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Stanton SW, 1968 Print
    1966 Stanton SW
    1968 Print · USGS
    Stanton County farm country is captured in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of scattered rural schools and family townships. You can trace early family sites like Erychleb Cem or locate former schoolhouses including Clay Hill Sch and Glandt Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1966 Map of Leigh, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Leigh, 1968 Print
    1966 Leigh
    1968 Print · USGS
    The rural countryside of Stanton and Colfax Counties is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape of family farms and small-town life. Researchers can trace the heritage of local settlements through several burial sites like Bohemian Cem and Leigh Cem or locate defunct schools such as Plain View Sch.

  19. 1985 Map of Stanton
    1985 Map of Stanton
    1985 Stanton
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Nebraska in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of river-valley agriculture and evolving rail networks. Genealogists can trace family footprints through Stanton and Madison, or locate historical markers like the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and Saint Bernard.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1985 Map of Norfolk, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Norfolk, 1986 Print
    1985 Norfolk
    1986 Print · USGS
    Northeast Nebraska in the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Elkhorn River and established rail corridors. Trace the growth of towns like Norfolk and Wayne, locating institutional landmarks such as Wayne State College and Norfolk Regional Center.
    2 unique versions available

  21. 2011 Map of Pilger, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Pilger, 2011 Print
    2011 Pilger
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Stanton County, including Pilger, Wayne County, and other nearby areas

  22. 2011 Map of Hoskins, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Hoskins, 2011 Print
    2011 Hoskins
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Stanton County, including Woodland Park, Hoskins, and other nearby areas

  23. 2011 Map of Wayne SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Wayne SW, 2011 Print
    2011 Wayne SW
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Stanton County, including Spurville, Wayne County, and other nearby areas

  24. 2011 Map of Creston, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Creston, 2011 Print
    2011 Creston
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Stanton County, including Creston, Platte County, and other nearby areas

  25. 2011 Map of Clarkson, 2011 Print
    2011 Map of Clarkson, 2011 Print
    2011 Clarkson
    2011 Print · USGS
    Covers Stanton County, including Clarkson, Howells, and other nearby areas

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