Historical Maps of Franklin, Iowa

What stories do these 12 old maps tell about Franklin's past? From 1958 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 Franklin's history through maps:

  • Trace Franklin'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.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Franklin's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Franklin, IA maps

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  1. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Burlington, Illinois, and others.

  2. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Burlington, Illinois, and others.

  3. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1976 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1976 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Burlington, Illinois, and others.

  4. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1983 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1983 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Burlington, Illinois, and others.

  5. 1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Burlington
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Burlington, Illinois, and others.

  6. 1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Burlington
    1963 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Burlington, Illinois, and others.

  7. 1968 Map of Donnellson, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Donnellson, 1970 Print
    1968 Donnellson
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Donnellson, and others.

  8. 1968 Map of Donnellson, 1983 Print
    1968 Map of Donnellson, 1983 Print
    1968 Donnellson
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Donnellson, and others.

  9. 1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Burlington
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Burlington, Illinois, and others.

  10. 1985 Map of Burlington, 1989 Print
    1985 Map of Burlington, 1989 Print
    1985 Burlington
    1989 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Franklin, including Burlington, Illinois, and others.

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