Historical Maps of Ottumwa, Iowa

What stories do these 9 old maps tell about Ottumwa'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 Ottumwa's history through maps:

  • Trace Ottumwa's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Ottumwa's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Ottumwa, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ottumwa, including Des Moines, Clarke County, and others.

  2. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ottumwa, including Des Moines, Clarke County, and others.

  3. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ottumwa, including Des Moines, Clarke County, and others.

  4. 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ottumwa, including Wapello County, and others.

  5. 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ottumwa, including Wapello County, Keokuk County, and others.

  6. 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1978 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1978 Print
    1956 Ottumwa North
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ottumwa, including Wapello County, and others.

  7. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ottumwa, including Des Moines, Clarke County, and others.

  8. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ottumwa, including Des Moines, Clarke County, and others.

  9. 1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Oskaloosa
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ottumwa, including Oskaloosa, Keokuk County, and others.

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