Historical Maps of Benton County, Iowa

What stories do these 75 old maps tell about Benton County's past? From 1888 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Benton County's history through maps:

  • Trace Benton County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
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  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
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Begin your journey into Benton County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Benton County, IA maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Amana
    1888 Map of Amana
    1888 Amana
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Benton County, including Amana, Linn County, and others.

  2. 1888 Map of Shellsburg
    1888 Map of Shellsburg
    1888 Shellsburg
    1888 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Benton County, including Shellsburg, Linn County, and others.

  3. 1889 Map of Amana
    1889 Map of Amana
    1889 Amana
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Benton County, including Amana, Linn County, and others.

  4. 1889 Map of Amana, 1896 Print
    1889 Map of Amana, 1896 Print
    1889 Amana
    1896 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Benton County, including Amana, Linn County, and others.

  5. 1889 Map of Shellsburg
    1889 Map of Shellsburg
    1889 Shellsburg
    1889 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Benton County, including Shellsburg, Linn County, and others.

  6. 1899 Map of Amana, 1910 Print
    1899 Map of Amana, 1910 Print
    1899 Amana
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Benton County, including Amana, Linn County, and others.

  7. 1899 Map of Shellsburg, 1910 Print
    1899 Map of Shellsburg, 1910 Print
    1899 Shellsburg
    1910 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Benton County, including Shellsburg, Linn County, and others.

  8. 1903 Map of Fairfax
    1903 Map of Fairfax
    1903 Fairfax
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Benton County, including Fairfax, Keokuk County, and others.

  9. 1903 Map of Fairfax, 1943 Print
    1903 Map of Fairfax, 1943 Print
    1903 Fairfax
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Benton County, including Fairfax, Keokuk County, and others.

  10. 1903 Map of Winthrop
    1903 Map of Winthrop
    1903 Winthrop
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Benton County, including Winthrop, Linn County, and others.

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