Historical Maps of Shelby County, Iowa

What stories do these 22 old maps tell about Shelby 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 Shelby County's history through maps:

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


Shelby County, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Omaha, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Omaha, 1967 Print
    1954 Omaha
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Omaha, Iowa, and others.

  2. 1954 Map of Omaha, 1974 Print
    1954 Map of Omaha, 1974 Print
    1954 Omaha
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Omaha, Iowa, and others.

  3. 1954 Map of Omaha, 1976 Print
    1954 Map of Omaha, 1976 Print
    1954 Omaha
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Omaha, Iowa, and others.

  4. 1957 Map of Omaha
    1957 Map of Omaha
    1957 Omaha
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Omaha, Iowa, and others.

  5. 1958 Map of Omaha
    1958 Map of Omaha
    1958 Omaha
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Omaha, Iowa, and others.

  6. 1958 Map of Omaha
    1958 Map of Omaha
    1958 Omaha
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Omaha, Iowa, and others.

  7. 1971 Map of Defiance, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Defiance, 1973 Print
    1971 Defiance
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Defiance, Crawford County, and others.

  8. 1971 Map of Dunlap, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Dunlap, 1973 Print
    1971 Dunlap
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Dunlap, Crawford County, and others.

  9. 1971 Map of Earling, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Earling, 1973 Print
    1971 Earling
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Earling, Crawford County, and others.

  10. 1978 Map of Corley
    1978 Map of Corley
    1978 Corley
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Shelby County, including Corley, Pottawattamie County, and others.

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