Old Maps of Corning, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Corning with 33 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Corning has changed over the decades.


Corning, IA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 1955 Map of Nebraska City, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Nebraska City, 1967 Print
    1955 Nebraska City
    1967 Print · USGS
    The four-state region surrounding the Missouri River valley appears here in the mid-1950s, a landscape of rail-dependent market towns and rural school districts. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Rock Bluff School, St Oswald Church, and the Clarinda State Hospital.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1957 Map of Nebraska City
    1957 Map of Nebraska City
    1957 Nebraska City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The four-state junction of Nebraska, Iowa, Missouri, and Kansas comes alive in this mid-fifties survey of the Missouri River valley. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-and-road networks connecting Nebraska City, Maryville, and the Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 1958 Map of Nebraska City
    1958 Map of Nebraska City
    1958 Nebraska City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River Valley and its fertile four-state borderlands are captured here during the mid-century expansion of the regional highway and rail networks. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Moulton School, Shady Grove Church, and the Clarinda State Hospital.

  7. 1980 Map of Corning South
    1980 Map of Corning South
    1980 Corning South
    1980 Print · USGS
    The hill country south of Corning is captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape defined by the Burlington Northern line and the East Nodaway River. Genealogists can locate Walnut Grove Cemetery and Oak Hill Cem, or trace the One Hundred and Two River through the southern townships.

  8. 1980 Map of Corning North, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Corning North, 1981 Print
    1980 Corning North
    1981 Print · USGS
    Adams County farmland meets modern water recreation in the early 1980s as the Lake Icaria reservoir system reshapes the landscape. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Mt Etna Cem, the Burlington Northern line, and the northern edge of Corning.

  9. 1980 Map of Brooks, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Brooks, 1981 Print
    1980 Brooks
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southwestern Iowa in the early eighties remains a landscape defined by its river valleys and rail lines. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Methodist Grove Cem, the settlement of Brooks, and the headwaters of the uniquely named One Hundred and Two River.

  10. 1980 Map of Carbon, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Carbon, 1981 Print
    1980 Carbon
    1981 Print · USGS
    Adams County in the early 1980s reveals a transition from traditional rural townships to modern water management. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the Quincy Cem and Oakland Cem or explore the growth of Lake Icaria.

  11. 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.

  12. 1985 Map of Mount Ayr
    1985 Map of Mount Ayr
    1985 Mount Ayr
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape defined by the branching forks of the Platte River and Grand River. Researchers can trace the heritage of rural communities and conservation sites like Lake of Three Fires State Park and Rose Hill Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 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.

  14. 2010 Map of Carbon, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Carbon, 2010 Print
    2010 Carbon
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Corning, including Carbon, Quincy, and other nearby areas

  15. 2010 Map of Corning North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Corning North, 2010 Print
    2010 Corning North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Corning, including Mount Etna, Carl, and other nearby areas

  16. 2010 Map of Corning South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Corning South, 2010 Print
    2010 Corning South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Corning, including Holt, Mercer, and other nearby areas

  17. 2010 Map of Brooks, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brooks, 2010 Print
    2010 Brooks
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Corning, including Brooks, Iveyville, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of Brooks, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Brooks, 2013 Print
    2013 Brooks
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Corning, including Brooks, Iveyville, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Corning South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Corning South, 2013 Print
    2013 Corning South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Corning, including Holt, Mercer, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Carbon, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Carbon, 2013 Print
    2013 Carbon
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Corning, including Carbon, Quincy, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Corning North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Corning North, 2013 Print
    2013 Corning North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Corning, including Mount Etna, Carl, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of Carbon, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Carbon, 2015 Print
    2015 Carbon
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Corning, including Carbon, Quincy, and other nearby areas

  23. 2015 Map of Corning North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Corning North, 2015 Print
    2015 Corning North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Corning, including Mount Etna, Carl, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of Brooks, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Brooks, 2015 Print
    2015 Brooks
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Corning, including Brooks, Iveyville, and other nearby areas

  25. 2015 Map of Corning South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Corning South, 2015 Print
    2015 Corning South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Corning, including Holt, Mercer, and other nearby areas

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