1970s Maps of Iowa

Explore 425 historic maps of Iowa from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Iowa's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Iowa's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Iowa maps

(425)
  1. 1970 Map of Little Sioux, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Little Sioux, 1972 Print
    1970 Little Sioux
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Little Sioux, River Sioux, and other nearby areas

  2. 1970 Map of Milford, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Milford, 1972 Print
    1970 Milford
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Milford, Arnolds Park, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1970 Map of Tekamah NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Tekamah NW, 1972 Print
    1970 Tekamah NW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Decatur, Burt County, and other nearby areas

  4. 1970 Map of Blencoe, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Blencoe, 1972 Print
    1970 Blencoe
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Onawa, Blencoe, and other nearby areas

  5. 1970 Map of Lakefield SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lakefield SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Lakefield SW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Dickinson County, Jackson County, and other nearby areas

  6. 1970 Map of Cotter, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Cotter, 1972 Print
    1970 Cotter
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Columbus Junction, Columbus City, and other nearby areas

  7. 1970 Map of Ceylon, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Ceylon, 1972 Print
    1970 Ceylon
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Ceylon, Martin County, and other nearby areas

  8. 1970 Map of Jackson, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Jackson, 1972 Print
    1970 Jackson
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Jackson, Petersburg, and other nearby areas

  9. 1970 Map of Logan, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Logan, 1972 Print
    1970 Logan
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Logan, Magnolia, and other nearby areas

  10. 1970 Map of Columbus Junction, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Columbus Junction, 1972 Print
    1970 Columbus Junction
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Columbus Junction, Columbus City, and other nearby areas

  11. 1970 Map of Hartley SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hartley SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Hartley SW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Clay County, O'Brien County, and other nearby areas

  12. 1970 Map of Cantril, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Cantril, 1972 Print
    1970 Cantril
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Cantril, Lebanon, and other nearby areas

  13. 1970 Map of Everly, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Everly, 1972 Print
    1970 Everly
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Everly, Clay County, and other nearby areas

  14. 1970 Map of Okoboji, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Okoboji, 1972 Print
    1970 Okoboji
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Spirit Lake, Arnolds Park, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1970 Map of Missouri Valley, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Missouri Valley, 1972 Print
    1970 Missouri Valley
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Missouri Valley, California Junction, and other nearby areas

  16. 1970 Map of Lakefield SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lakefield SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Lakefield SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Jackson, Dickinson County, and other nearby areas

  17. 1970 Map of Hartley, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hartley, 1972 Print
    1970 Hartley
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Hartley, Moneta, and other nearby areas

  18. 1970 Map of Mondamin, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Mondamin, 1972 Print
    1970 Mondamin
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Mondamin, Modale, and other nearby areas

  19. 1970 Map of Nichols, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Nichols, 1972 Print
    1970 Nichols
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Conesville, Nichols, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1970 Map of Royal, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Royal, 1972 Print
    1970 Royal
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Royal, Clay County, and other nearby areas

  21. 1970 Map of Modale, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Modale, 1972 Print
    1970 Modale
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Blair, Modale, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  22. 1970 Map of Spirit Lake SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Spirit Lake SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Spirit Lake SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Milford, Arnolds Park, and other nearby areas

  23. 1970 Map of Beebeetown, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Beebeetown, 1972 Print
    1970 Beebeetown
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Euclid, Orton, and other nearby areas

  24. 1970 Map of Dunnell, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Dunnell, 1972 Print
    1970 Dunnell
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Dunnell, Martin County, and other nearby areas

  25. 1970 Map of Brock, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Brock, 1972 Print
    1970 Brock
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa, including Brock, Davis County, and other nearby areas

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