Old Maps of Cato, Oklahoma for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 11 historic maps of Cato. 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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Cato, OK maps

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  1. 1893 Map of Ames
    1893 Map of Ames
    1893 Ames
    1893 Print · USGS
    Oklahoma territory is captured here during the early surveying era, showing the river-dominated landscape of Major and Kingfisher counties. Local historians can trace early settlement patterns at Lacey and Parvin or locate the historic Washburns Crossing on the Cimarron River.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Woodward, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Woodward, 1967 Print
    1955 Woodward
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northwest Oklahoma and the bordering plains are captured during the mid-sixties, showing a landscape defined by river valleys and massive water projects. Researchers can trace family roots in towns like Woodward and Alva or locate landmarks such as the Western Oklahoma State Hospital and Kegelman AF.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Ames, 1957 Print
    1956 Map of Ames, 1957 Print
    1956 Ames
    1957 Print · USGS
    Major and Garfield counties are captured here in the mid-1950s, centered on the railroad town of Ames and the Cimarron River. Genealogists can trace rural life through landmarks like Antioch Ch, Mound Ridge Sch, and the Cimarron Valley Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1958 Map of Woodward
    1958 Map of Woodward
    1958 Woodward
    1958 Print · USGS
    Northwest Oklahoma and the neighboring panhandle borders are shown here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail networks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe and locate landmarks like the Western Oklahoma State Hospital and Port Supply Reservoir.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1982 Map of Barr, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Barr, 1983 Print
    1982 Barr
    1983 Print · USGS
    North-central Oklahoma's prairie landscape is captured here in the early eighties, where the Old Indian Treaty Boundary meets a modern energy economy. Researchers can locate family roots at Wildwood Cem and Cimarron Valley Cem or trace rural life around Barr and Kennedy.

  6. 1986 Map of Fairview
    1986 Map of Fairview
    1986 Fairview
    1986 Print · USGS
    Major County and the Cimarron River valley are shown here in the mid-1980s as the rail networks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe still linked the plains. Researchers can trace rural lineages through settlements like Cheyenne Valley, Bouse Junction, and the terrain surrounding Canton Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 2009 Map of Barr, 2009 Print
    2009 Map of Barr, 2009 Print
    2009 Barr
    2009 Print · USGS
    Covers Cato, including Barr, Garfield County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2012 Map of Barr, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Barr, 2012 Print
    2012 Barr
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Cato, including Barr, Garfield County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2016 Map of Barr, 2016 Print
    2016 Map of Barr, 2016 Print
    2016 Barr
    2016 Print · USGS
    Covers Cato, including Barr, Garfield County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2018 Map of Barr, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Barr, 2018 Print
    2018 Barr
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Cato, including Barr, Garfield County, and other nearby areas

  11. 2022 Map of Barr, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Barr, 2022 Print
    2022 Barr
    2022 Print · USGS
    The tri-county border area of Garfield, Major, and Kingfisher counties is mapped here in the early 2020s. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Wildwood Cem and Morrison Cem, or trace the small communities of Barr and Cato.

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