Old Maps of Howe, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 12 historic maps of Howe. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Howe, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Greenfield, 1956 Print
    1954 Map of Greenfield, 1956 Print
    1954 Greenfield
    1956 Print · USGS
    Adair County in the mid-1950s reveals a rural landscape in transition, where the rail lines through Greenfield still shaped local commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Jefferson Cem, old rural schoolhouses like School No 6, and church sites like Loucks Grove Ch.

  2. 1954 Map of Omaha, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Omaha, 1967 Print
    1954 Omaha
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development radiates from the river bluffs into the agricultural heartland during this period of post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Atlantic and Red Oak or locate the sprawling grounds of Offutt Air Force Base and Manawa Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Omaha
    1957 Map of Omaha
    1957 Omaha
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Iowa and the Missouri River valley are seen here in the mid-fifties during the height of the rail-and-road era. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Chicago And North Western or locate Cold War landmarks like Offutt Air Force Base.

  4. 1958 Map of Omaha
    1958 Map of Omaha
    1958 Omaha
    1958 Print · USGS
    Omaha and Council Bluffs stand at the center of this mid-fifties landscape, where the Missouri River splits the urban plains of Nebraska from the rolling hills of western Iowa. Genealogists can trace the rail lines of the Wabash RR and Illinois Central RR to rural settlements like Missouri Valley and Red Oak.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1983 Map of Rosserdale, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Rosserdale, 1984 Print
    1983 Rosserdale
    1984 Print · USGS
    Adair County's rural townships are captured in the early 1980s, showcasing the transition between traditional farming communities and modern infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family-centric landmarks including Rosserdale, Jefferson Center Ch, and Grove Center Cem.

  6. 1985 Map of Creston
    1985 Map of Creston
    1985 Creston
    1985 Print · USGS
    Southwest Iowa in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of established farm towns and growing regional hubs connected by vital rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace landmarks like Graceland Cem, the Southwestern Community College campus, and the Burlington Northern railroad route.

  7. 1993 Map of Creston
    1993 Map of Creston
    1993 Creston
    1993 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Iowa in the early nineties shows a landscape of established farm towns and modern water reservoirs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the streets of Creston and Winterset, or find rural landmarks like Graceland Cem and Arbor Hill.

  8. 2010 Map of Rosserdale, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rosserdale, 2010 Print
    2010 Rosserdale
    2010 Print · USGS
    This rural Adair County landscape at the start of the decade shows a well-established agricultural grid centered on the Middle River valley. Researchers can pinpoint several family-history sites, including School Number 4, Jefferson Cemetery, and the Abandoned Timber Cemetery.

  9. 2013 Map of Rosserdale, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rosserdale, 2013 Print
    2013 Rosserdale
    2013 Print · USGS
    Adair County at the start of the 2010s reveals a structured agricultural landscape centered on Rosserdale. Genealogists and local historians can trace the positions of Howe, the historic School Number 4, and the recreational grounds of Meadow Lake.

  10. 2015 Map of Rosserdale, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rosserdale, 2015 Print
    2015 Rosserdale
    2015 Print · USGS
    Adair County remains a landscape of quiet rural settlements and winding prairie rivers in the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate small communities like Rosserdale and Howe while tracing family ties at the Abandoned Timber Cem and Loucks Grove Cem.

  11. 2018 Map of Rosserdale, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Rosserdale, 2018 Print
    2018 Rosserdale
    2018 Print · USGS
    Adair County's rural landscape is captured here in the late 2010s, showing a region deeply rooted in its agricultural and pioneer past. Researchers can trace family history at the Abandoned Timber Cem, Loucks Grove Cem, and the small settlements of Rosserdale and Howe.

  12. 2022 Map of Rosserdale, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rosserdale, 2022 Print
    2022 Rosserdale
    2022 Print · USGS
    Adair County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early 2020s, revealing a landscape of rolling drainage and quiet settlements. Genealogists can locate several family-named burial sites like Loucks Grove Cem and the Abandoned Timber Cem near Rosserdale.

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