Historical Maps of Fayette County, Iowa

What stories do these 55 old maps tell about Fayette 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.

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  • Trace Fayette 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 Fayette County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Fayette County, IA maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Oelwein
    1901 Map of Oelwein
    1901 Oelwein
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Oelwein, West Union, and other nearby areas

  2. 1901 Map of Oelwein, 1914 Print
    1901 Map of Oelwein, 1914 Print
    1901 Oelwein
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Oelwein, West Union, and other nearby areas

  3. 1901 Map of Oelwein, 1926 Print
    1901 Map of Oelwein, 1926 Print
    1901 Oelwein
    1926 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Oelwein, West Union, and other nearby areas

  4. 1901 Map of Oelwein, 1944 Print
    1901 Map of Oelwein, 1944 Print
    1901 Oelwein
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Oelwein, West Union, and other nearby areas

  5. 1906 Map of Decorah
    1906 Map of Decorah
    1906 Decorah
    1906 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Decorah, Postville, and other nearby areas

  6. 1906 Map of Decorah, 1943 Print
    1906 Map of Decorah, 1943 Print
    1906 Decorah
    1943 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Decorah, Postville, and other nearby areas

  7. 1906 Map of Decorah, 1949 Print
    1906 Map of Decorah, 1949 Print
    1906 Decorah
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Decorah, Postville, and other nearby areas

  8. 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Mason City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Rochester, Mason City, and other nearby areas

  9. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas

  10. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas

  11. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1973 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas

  12. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1978 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1978 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas

  13. 1954 Map of Mason City, 1978 Print
    1954 Map of Mason City, 1978 Print
    1954 Mason City
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Rochester, Mason City, and other nearby areas

  14. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas

  15. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas

  16. 1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Mason City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Rochester, Mason City, and other nearby areas

  17. 1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Mason City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Rochester, Mason City, and other nearby areas

  18. 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 La Crosse
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including La Crosse, Winona, and other nearby areas

  19. 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1986 Print
    1958 Map of La Crosse, 1986 Print
    1958 La Crosse
    1986 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including La Crosse, Winona, and other nearby areas

  20. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and other nearby areas

  21. 1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Dubuque
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and other nearby areas

  22. 1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 La Crosse
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including La Crosse, Winona, and other nearby areas

  23. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and other nearby areas

  24. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, and other nearby areas

  25. 1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 La Crosse
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Fayette County, including La Crosse, Winona, and other nearby areas

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