Old Maps of Nelson, Oklahoma for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Nelson. 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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Nelson, OK maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Antlers
    1901 Map of Antlers
    1901 Antlers
    1901 Print · USGS
    The Choctaw Nation territory is captured here during the transitional years before Oklahoma statehood, when the railroad began to reshape the landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Mayhew, the site of Spencer Academy, and the path of the St. Louis and San Francisco line.

  2. 1912 Map of Antlers
    1912 Map of Antlers
    1912 Antlers
    1912 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Oklahoma’s river valleys and growing rail towns are captured here in the decade following statehood. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Niles Store, the Asphalt Mine, and early school sites such as Timber Hill School.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1925 Map of Antlers
    1925 Map of Antlers
    1925 Antlers
    1925 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Oklahoma's river valleys and rail lines are documented here in the years following statehood. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous local landmarks like Armstrong Academy, the Asphalt Mine, and many rural sites like Nelson Chapel School.

  4. 1950 Map of Mcalester
    1950 Map of Mcalester
    1950 Mcalester
    1950 Print · USGS
    The Ouachita Mountains and the coal country of Southeast Oklahoma are shown here in the late 1940s. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-driven growth of McAlester, Wilburton, and Antlers alongside the rugged terrain of Kiamichi Mountain.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of Antlers West, 1963 Print
    1961 Map of Antlers West, 1963 Print
    1961 Antlers West
    1963 Print · USGS
    Pushmataha County is captured here in the early sixties, showing the rural landscape around the town of Antlers. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Edwards Cem or follow the ST LOUIS SAN FRANCISCO rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1962 Map of McAlester
    1962 Map of McAlester
    1962 McAlester
    1962 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas are shown here during the early sixties, a time of transition for the region's mountain communities and timberlands. Researchers can trace the paths of the Kansas City Southern RR through Heavener or locate settlements like Talihina and Broken Bow near the Kiamichi Mountains.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1965 Map of McAlester
    1965 Map of McAlester
    1965 McAlester
    1965 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Oklahoma and western Arkansas appear here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of the timber industry and the growing reservoir system. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Antlers, Idabel, and Kiowa or follow the historic routes of the Kansas City Southern Ry.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Antlers
    1985 Map of Antlers
    1985 Antlers
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Oklahoma’s timber and river country is captured here during the mid-eighties, centered on the crossroads at Antlers. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern rail line through rural communities like Moyers and Jumbo, or locate the historic grounds of Fort Towson.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2009 Map of Antlers West, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Antlers West, 2009 Print
    2009 Antlers West
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Antlers, Choctaw County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2013 Map of Antlers West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Antlers West, 2013 Print
    2013 Antlers West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Antlers, Choctaw County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2016 Map of Antlers West, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Antlers West, 2016 Print
    2016 Antlers West
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Antlers, Choctaw County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2019 Map of Antlers West, 2019 Print
    2019 Map of Antlers West, 2019 Print
    2019 Antlers West
    2019 Print · USGS
    Covers Nelson, including Antlers, Choctaw County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2022 Map of Antlers West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Antlers West, 2022 Print
    2022 Antlers West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Pushmataha County's timber and ranch lands are mapped here in the modern era, centered on the western expansion of the county seat. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Antlers City Cem, Hall Cem, and the southern settlement of Nelson.

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