Historical Maps of Buchanan County, Iowa

What stories do these 51 old maps tell about Buchanan County's past? From 1901 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 Buchanan County's history through maps:

  • Trace Buchanan County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Buchanan County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Buchanan County, IA maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Oelwein
    1901 Map of Oelwein
    1901 Oelwein
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Buchanan County, including Oelwein, Delaware County, and others.

  2. 1901 Map of Oelwein, 1914 Print
    1901 Map of Oelwein, 1914 Print
    1901 Oelwein
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Buchanan County, including Oelwein, Delaware County, and others.

  3. 1901 Map of Oelwein, 1926 Print
    1901 Map of Oelwein, 1926 Print
    1901 Oelwein
    1926 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Buchanan County, including Oelwein, Delaware County, and others.

  4. 1901 Map of Oelwein, 1944 Print
    1901 Map of Oelwein, 1944 Print
    1901 Oelwein
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Buchanan County, including Oelwein, Delaware County, and others.

  5. 1903 Map of Winthrop
    1903 Map of Winthrop
    1903 Winthrop
    1903 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Buchanan County, including Winthrop, Linn County, Benton County, and others.

  6. 1903 Map of Winthrop, 1946 Print
    1903 Map of Winthrop, 1946 Print
    1903 Winthrop
    1946 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Buchanan County, including Winthrop, Linn County, Benton County, and others.

  7. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Buchanan County, including Waterloo, Floyd County, and others.

  8. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Buchanan County, including Waterloo, Floyd County, and others.

  9. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1973 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Buchanan County, including Waterloo, Floyd County, and others.

  10. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1978 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1978 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Buchanan County, including Waterloo, Floyd County, and others.

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