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Historical Maps of Elgin, Iowa

What stories do these 12 old maps tell about Elgin'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 Elgin's history through maps:

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

Elgin, IA maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Oelwein
    1901 Map of Oelwein
    1901 Oelwein
    1901 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, 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 Elgin, including Oelwein, Delaware County, and others.
  5. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Elgin, including Dubuque, Illinois, and others.
  6. 1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Dubuque
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Elgin, including Dubuque, Illinois, and others.
  7. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Elgin, including Dubuque, Illinois, and others.
  8. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Elgin, including Dubuque, Illinois, and others.
  9. 1965 Map of Elgin, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Elgin, 1966 Print
    1965 Elgin
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Elgin.
  10. 1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Dubuque
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Elgin, including Dubuque, Illinois, and others.
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