Old Maps of Thayer, Nebraska for Metal Detecting
Plan your next treasure hunt with 18 historic maps of Thayer. 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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Thayer, NE maps
(18)- 1898 Map of York
1898 York1898 Print · USGSIn the late 1890s, the Nebraska plains were defined by a massive expansion of competing rail lines and growing farm towns. Trace the early township grids and historic rail hubs like York, Sutton, and the river crossing at McCool.4 unique versions available - 1899 Map of York, 1922 Print
1899 York1922 Print · USGSSoutheast Nebraska was a burgeoning hub of rail and river commerce in the 1890s as homesteads solidified into permanent townships. Genealogists can trace family roots through early rail stops like Saronville, Lushton, and the county seats of York and Geneva. - 1934 Map of Utica, 1961 Print
1934 Utica1961 Print · USGSThe Seward County plains in the 1930s reveal a landscape of small towns and rural school districts connected by the Chicago and Northwestern. Trace family history at Prairie Grove Cem or locate forgotten sites like Midget Sch and the Flowing Well.2 unique versions available - 1937 Map of Utica
1937 Utica1937 Print · USGSThe Seward County plains are captured in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Prairie Grove Cem and numerous schools such as Rosemound Sch and Kinkaid Sch.2 unique versions available - 1955 Map of Lincoln, 1967 Print
1955 Lincoln1967 Print · USGSSoutheast Nebraska in the mid-fifties presents a landscape of thriving railroad towns and the expanding footprint of the capital city. Researchers can trace the legacy of the pioneer era at the Homestead National Monument of America or locate mid-century military infrastructure like Lincoln Air Force Base.5 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Lincoln
1957 Lincoln1957 Print · USGSSoutheastern Nebraska at mid-century shows a landscape of thriving rail towns and expanding infrastructure centered on Lincoln. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad through communities like Weeping Water, Fairmont, and Seward. - 1958 Map of Lincoln
1958 Lincoln1958 Print · USGSSoutheast Nebraska at the end of the 1950s shows a region defined by agricultural trade and the expansion of the state capital. Genealogists can trace family footprints across the Blue Valley and locate landmarks like the Lincoln AFB or the U.S. Veterans Hospital. - 1969 Map of York North, 1971 Print
1969 York North1971 Print · USGSYork and the surrounding plains of central Nebraska are shown here in the late sixties as the town expanded into a regional hub. Researchers can trace family roots at Rosemond Cem or locate vanished landmarks like Edison Sch and the Drive-in Theater.2 unique versions available - 1969 Map of Waco, 1971 Print
1969 Waco1971 Print · USGSEastern York County in the late sixties shows a landscape of steady agricultural production and evolving transport. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Palo Cem, the settlement at Thayer, and the Old Railroad Grade along Lincoln Creek. - 1985 Map of York
1985 York1985 Print · USGSSoutheast Nebraska in the mid-1980s shows a landscape of productive plains and vital transport corridors along the Burlington Northern line. Trace the history of local institutions like Concordia Teachers College and find family sites at Greenwood Cem or Thayer Cem.2 unique versions available - 2011 Map of Waco, 2011 Print
2011 Waco2011 Print · USGSCovers Thayer, including Waco, York County, and other nearby areas - 2011 Map of York North, 2011 Print
2011 York North2011 Print · USGSCovers Thayer, including York, Mapps, and other nearby areas - 2014 Map of York North, 2014 Print
2014 York North2014 Print · USGSCovers Thayer, including York, Mapps, and other nearby areas - 2014 Map of Waco, 2014 Print
2014 Waco2014 Print · USGSCovers Thayer, including Waco, York County, and other nearby areas - 2017 Map of Waco, 2017 Print
2017 Waco2017 Print · USGSCovers Thayer, including Waco, York County, and other nearby areas - 2017 Map of York North, 2017 Print
2017 York North2017 Print · USGSCovers Thayer, including York, Mapps, and other nearby areas - 2021 Map of Waco, 2021 Print
2021 Waco2021 Print · USGSYork County, Nebraska, is seen here in the early 2020s, showcasing a landscape of structured agriculture and rural settlements. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Waco Cem and Palo Cem, or trace the paths of Lincoln Cr and Tonniges Reservoir. - 2021 Map of York North, 2021 Print
2021 York North2021 Print · USGSThe northern outskirts of York and the surrounding Nebraska prairie are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks including Zion Cem, Rosemond Cem, and the quiet settlements of Thayer and Houston.
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