Old Maps of Lansing, Iowa

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  1. 1903 Map of Waukon
    1903 Map of Waukon
    1903 Waukon
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi River valley comes alive in the early 1900s, showing a landscape of steep bluffs, river landings, and early rail lines. You can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul RR to the county seat at Waukon or find old riverfront points like Harpers Ferry and Lansing.
    5 unique versions available

  2. 1929 Map of Ferryville, 1957 Print
    1929 Map of Ferryville, 1957 Print
    1929 Ferryville
    1957 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and ridge-top communities of Crawford and Vernon counties are captured here in the late 1920s before major lock and dam construction. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Freeman Church, Redmound School, and the riverside tracks of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1932 Map of Ferryville
    1932 Map of Ferryville
    1932 Ferryville
    1932 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River bottoms and the ridge-and-hollow country of western Wisconsin are captured here in the early 1930s. Genealogists can trace family farm locations near dozens of rural landmarks like Redmound School, Freeman Church, and Battle Slough.

  4. 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 La Crosse
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Wisconsin and Iowa is captured here during the late seventies, showing the intricate river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate landmarks like Grandad Bluff and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 La Crosse
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area at the start of the 1960s reveals a complex network of river towns and rail lines along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like New Amsterdam and Wyattville or locate major landmarks like Camp McCoy Military Reservation and Effigy Mounds National Monument.

  6. 1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 La Crosse
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and the Upper Mississippi valley are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate riverfront sites like Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Camp McCoy Military Reservation.

  7. 1966 Map of Ferryville, 1968 Print
    1966 Map of Ferryville, 1968 Print
    1966 Ferryville
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley in the mid-sixties is shown in detail, capturing the intricate sloughs and ridges along the Wisconsin and Iowa border. Researchers can trace the riverfront rail lines and find small upland landmarks like Red Mound, Retreat, and Walnut Mound Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1968 Map of Church, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Church, 1970 Print
    1968 Church
    1970 Print · USGS
    Allamakee County’s high ridges and creek valleys are documented here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by farming and faith. Genealogists can trace family roots through several specific sites including Old West Paint Creek Ch, Lansing Ridge Cem, and the village of Church.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 La Crosse
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of deep coulees and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints from La Crosse to smaller hamlets like Newburg Corners and Witoka.

  10. 1983 Map of De Soto
    1983 Map of De Soto
    1983 De Soto
    1983 Print · USGS
    The riverfront settlements of De Soto and Victory sit at the base of dramatic bluffs in the early 1980s. Researchers can trace the dual rail lines of the Burlington Northern and Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific or find rural landmarks like Lawrence Ridge Cem.

  11. 1983 Map of Lansing
    1983 Map of Lansing
    1983 Lansing
    1983 Print · USGS
    The riverfront at Lansing and the bluffs of Allamakee County come alive in this early 1980s portrait of the Mississippi. Researchers can trace rural genealogy at Oak Hill Cem or find local landmarks like Thompson Corner and Wexford.

  12. 1985 Map of Decorah
    1985 Map of Decorah
    1985 Decorah
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa and western Wisconsin in the mid-eighties show a landscape of high bluffs and river valleys shaped by the Upper Iowa and Mississippi Rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad or locate the National Cemetery and the ancient earthworks at Effigy Mounds National Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  13. 2010 Map of Church, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Church, 2010 Print
    2010 Church
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lansing, including Lyndale, Dalby, and other nearby areas

  14. 2010 Map of Lansing, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lansing, 2010 Print
    2010 Lansing
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Lansing, including Thompson Corner, Village Creek, and other nearby areas

  15. 2013 Map of Church, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Church, 2013 Print
    2013 Church
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lansing, including Lyndale, Dalby, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Lansing, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lansing, 2013 Print
    2013 Lansing
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Lansing, including Thompson Corner, Village Creek, and other nearby areas

  17. 2015 Map of Church, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Church, 2015 Print
    2015 Church
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lansing, including Lyndale, Dalby, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Lansing, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lansing, 2015 Print
    2015 Lansing
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Lansing, including Thompson Corner, Village Creek, and other nearby areas

  19. 2018 Map of Church, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Church, 2018 Print
    2018 Church
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lansing, including Lyndale, Dalby, and other nearby areas

  20. 2018 Map of Lansing, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lansing, 2018 Print
    2018 Lansing
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Lansing, including Thompson Corner, Village Creek, and other nearby areas

  21. 2022 Map of De Soto, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of De Soto, 2022 Print
    2022 De Soto
    2022 Print · USGS
    The riverfront and high ridges of the Upper Mississippi Valley are shown here in the 2020s, highlighting the complex water networks and upland settlements. Trace local family history at Lawrence Ridge Cem or explore the river terrain near De Soto and Victory.

  22. 2022 Map of Church, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Church, 2022 Print
    2022 Church
    2022 Print · USGS
    Allamakee County's ridge-and-valley landscape is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family names and burial sites at Mays Prairie Cem, Elon Cem, and the rural crossroads of Village Creek.

  23. 2022 Map of Lansing, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lansing, 2022 Print
    2022 Lansing
    2022 Print · USGS
    Lansing and the Mississippi River front are captured in this recent survey of Allamakee County during the early 2020s. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds such as Gethsemane Cem and Oak Hill Cem or trace the sloughs of Winnieshiek Bottoms.

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