1940s Maps of Appanoose County, Iowa

Explore 4 historic maps of Appanoose County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Appanoose County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Appanoose County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Appanoose County, IA maps

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  1. 1941 Map of Centerville
    1941 Map of Centerville
    1941 Centerville
    1941 Print · USGS
    Appanoose County stands at a peak of rural development in the late thirties, where a dense network of railroads connects bustling border towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through numerous one-room schoolhouses like Cornbread College Sch and landmarks such as Livengod Cem.

  2. 1942 Map of Mystic
    1942 Map of Mystic
    1942 Mystic
    1942 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa coal and rail communities are mapped here just before the mid-century, showing a landscape tied to the Chariton River. Researchers can trace rural school districts like Hedge College Sch and vanished mining-era stops including Brazil and Rathbun.

  3. 1942 Map of Seymour, 1954 Print
    1942 Map of Seymour, 1954 Print
    1942 Seymour
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa and the Missouri borderlands are captured here just as the rural schoolhouse era reached its peak. Genealogists can trace family roots through dozens of local landmarks like Genoa Cem, Locust Valley Mine, and the Kniffin Sch.

  4. 1944 Map of Seymour
    1944 Map of Seymour
    1944 Seymour
    1944 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa and northern Missouri are captured here in the early 1940s, showing a landscape defined by crossing rail lines and small-town junctions. Genealogists can locate numerous country schools and burial sites like Genoa Cem, Schultz Cem, and Happy Hollow Sch.
    2 unique versions available

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