Historical Maps of Palo Alto County, Iowa

What stories do these 33 old maps tell about Palo Alto County's past? From 1954 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 Palo Alto County's history through maps:

  • Trace Palo Alto County'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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Begin your journey into Palo Alto County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Palo Alto County, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Fairmont
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palo Alto County, including Fairmont, Iowa, and others.

  2. 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1975 Print
    1954 Map of Fairmont, 1975 Print
    1954 Fairmont
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palo Alto County, including Fairmont, Iowa, and others.

  3. 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1976 Print
    1954 Map of Fairmont, 1976 Print
    1954 Fairmont
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palo Alto County, including Fairmont, Iowa, and others.

  4. 1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Fort Dodge
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palo Alto County, including Fort Dodge, Clay County, and others.

  5. 1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Fort Dodge
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palo Alto County, including Fort Dodge, Clay County, and others.

  6. 1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1976 Print
    1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1976 Print
    1954 Fort Dodge
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palo Alto County, including Fort Dodge, Clay County, and others.

  7. 1957 Map of Fort Dodge
    1957 Map of Fort Dodge
    1957 Fort Dodge
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palo Alto County, including Fort Dodge, Clay County, and others.

  8. 1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Fairmont
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palo Alto County, including Fairmont, Iowa, and others.

  9. 1958 Map of Fort Dodge
    1958 Map of Fort Dodge
    1958 Fort Dodge
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palo Alto County, including Fort Dodge, Clay County, and others.

  10. 1971 Map of Rush Lake East, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Rush Lake East, 1973 Print
    1971 Rush Lake East
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Palo Alto County, including Pocahontas County, and others.

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