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Historical Maps of Iowa City

Journey back in time with 19 historical maps of Iowa City, dating from 1891 to present day. Explore and discover the history of Iowa City through detailed topographic maps, featuring cities, landmarks, and geographical changes. Dive deeper into each map with our interactive high-resolution viewer and extensive library data. Every map in our collection is also available for purchase as a framed or unframed museum-quality print for those interested interested in bringing a part of history into their home. Begin your historical adventure now!
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All Maps (19)

  1. 1891 Map of Iowa City, IA
    1891 Map of Iowa City, IA
    1891 Iowa City
    Includes Iowa City, IA, Washington County, IA, and others
    Originally titled "Iowa City 1891"
    Published 1891
  2. 1891 Map of Iowa City, IA, 1904 Print
    1891 Map of Iowa City, IA, 1904 Print
    1891 Iowa City
    Includes Iowa City, IA, Washington County, IA, and others
    Originally titled "Iowa City 1891"
    Published 1904
  3. 1891 Map of Iowa City, IA, 1926 Print
    1891 Map of Iowa City, IA, 1926 Print
    1891 Iowa City
    Includes Iowa City, IA, Washington County, IA, and others
    Originally titled "Iowa City 1891"
    Published 1926
  4. 1903 Map of Iowa City, IA
    1903 Map of Iowa City, IA
    1903 Iowa City
    Includes Iowa City, IA, Fairfax, IA, Benton County, IA, and others
    Originally titled "Fairfax 1903"
    Published 1903
  5. 1903 Map of Iowa City, IA, 1943 Print
    1903 Map of Iowa City, IA, 1943 Print
    1903 Iowa City
    Includes Iowa City, IA, Fairfax, IA, Benton County, IA, and others
    Originally titled "Fairfax 1903"
    Published 1943
  6. 1938 Map of Iowa City, IA
    1938 Map of Iowa City, IA
    1938 Iowa City
    Includes Iowa City, IA, Washington County, IA, and others
    Originally titled "Iowa City 1938"
    Published 1938
  7. 1938 Map of Iowa City, IA
    1938 Map of Iowa City, IA
    1938 Iowa City
    Includes Iowa City, IA, Washington County, IA, and others
    Originally titled "Iowa City 1938"
    Published 1938
  8. 1938 Map of Iowa City, IA, 1949 Print
    1938 Map of Iowa City, IA, 1949 Print
    1938 Iowa City
    Includes Iowa City, IA, Washington County, IA, and others
    Originally titled "Iowa City 1938"
    Published 1949
  9. 1958 Map of Iowa City, IA, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Iowa City, IA, 1968 Print
    1958 Iowa City
    Includes Iowa City, IA, Davenport, IA, Scott County, IL, and others
    Originally titled "Davenport 1958"
    Published 1968
  10. 1958 Map of Iowa City, IA, 1982 Print
    1958 Map of Iowa City, IA, 1982 Print
    1958 Iowa City
    Includes Iowa City, IA, Davenport, IA, Scott County, IL, and others
    Originally titled "Davenport 1958"
    Published 1982
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Frequently asked questions about Iowa City historical maps

  • Can I purchase a physical print of a historical map of Iowa City?

    Yes! Every map in our collection can be purchased as a museum-quality print that we meticulously lay out by hand to ensure the highest quality final product. We offer a variety of sizes and prints can be either framed or unframed. Explore purchase options by clicking the "Buy Print" button on any map page.

  • Why are historical maps of Iowa City important for research and professional purposes?

    Historical maps of Iowa City offer a unique perspective on an area's past, making them invaluable for environmental consultants, surveyors, legal professionals, geneologists, historians, and hobbyists alike. They are used in environmental site assessments, lot line research, and land dispute resolution.

  • What types of historical maps are available for Iowa City?

    Our diverse collection includes detailed topographic maps from the United States Geological Survey's Historical Topographic Map Collection as well as from a variety of public and private collections we've sourced, each providing a unique glimpse into Iowa City's past. We'll soon begin to offer historical aerial images as well.

  • What advanced features do you offer for professional use?

    We offer advanced features including 3D terrain visualization, georeferencing, customizeable base maps, multi-layering capabilities, and annotation tools. These features allow for in-depth analysis, customization, and report building utilizing our historical map collection.

  • How can I find a specific historical map of Iowa City?

    Our platform has over 185,000 fully digitized and interactive maps, and 19 maps available specifically for Iowa City. You can easily filter and search by address, place, date, scale, or landmark to find the specific map they need, or browse our collection by city, county, and state.

  • How can I contribute a historical map of Iowa City that's not in your collection?

    We welcome contributions! If you have a map that isn't in our collection, reach out to us at hello@pastmaps.com. We can assist with digitizing individual maps or entire collections.

  • What is the oldest map of Iowa City in your collection?

    The oldest map of Iowa City in our collection is from 1891.

  • How can I download a map of Iowa City?

    Every map in our collection can be freely downloaded as a high-resolution GeoTIFF or GeoPDF file. You can use this file with mapping software or print it out for personal use.