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Old Maps of Shellsburg, Iowa

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Shellsburg, IA maps

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  1. 1888 Map of Shellsburg
    1888 Map of Shellsburg
    1888 Shellsburg
    1888 Print · USGS
    Benton and Linn Counties come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of the eastern Iowa heartland. Local historians can trace the early rail-side growth of Shellsburg and Palo or follow the winding Cedar River past Opossum Creek and Urbana.
  4. 1889 Map of Shellsburg
    1889 Map of Shellsburg
    1889 Shellsburg
    1889 Print · USGS
    Benton and Linn Counties come alive in the late 1880s as the rail-driven economy begins to reshape the Iowa prairie. Researchers can trace the early development of Shellsburg and Center Point along the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad.
  7. 1899 Map of Shellsburg, 1910 Print
    1899 Map of Shellsburg, 1910 Print
    1899 Shellsburg
    1910 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River valley in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of expanding rail lines and river-fronting townships. Trace the early footprints of Shellsburg, Center Point, and Palo along the route of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad.
  10. 1903 Map of Winthrop
    1903 Map of Winthrop
    1903 Winthrop
    1903 Print · USGS
    East Central Iowa was a landscape of thriving rail towns and river crossings at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Independence and Marion, or locate smaller centers like Quasqueton and Toddville.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Dubuque or locate the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Lock and Dam No 11.
  16. 1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Dubuque
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the convergence of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Trace mid-century rail lines like the Chicago Great Western Ry and explore sites like the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Backbone State Park.
  19. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the Mississippi River bluffs. Genealogists and historians can locate Numerous lead and zinc mines, the New Melleray Abbey Monastery, and rural hubs like Saint Olaf.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1968 Map of Shellsburg, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Shellsburg, 1971 Print
    1968 Shellsburg
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River valley in the late sixties reveals a landscape of river-town commerce and rail connectivity. Genealogists can locate Strawn Cem, Lincoln Ch, and Spring Grove Cem alongside the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line.
    3 unique versions available
  25. 1968 Map of Center Point SW, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Center Point SW, 1971 Print
    1968 Center Point SW
    1971 Print · USGS
    Benton County farm country remains defined by its creeks and rail lines during the late sixties. Researchers can trace family roots through several rural landmarks, including the First Eden Cem, the Parkers Grove Ch, and the streets of Shellsburg.
  28. 1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Dubuque
    1976 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois come alive during the mid-seventies, showing a region built on river commerce and mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central railroad or locate heritage sites like the New Melleray Abbey Monastery and Backbone State Park.
  31. 1984 Map of Anamosa, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Anamosa, 1985 Print
    1984 Anamosa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa's river valleys and farming communities are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape defined by the Wapsipinicon River and Maquoketa River. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy landmarks like the Independence State Hospital, Ebys Mill, and the State Penal Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1993 Map of Shellsburg, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Shellsburg, 1994 Print
    1993 Shellsburg
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River valley in the early nineties shows a landscape where industrial energy and conservation meet. You can trace family roots at Strawn Cem or Old Palo Cem, and locate the Duane Arnold Energy Center near the village of Palo.
  37. 2010 Map of Center Point SW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Center Point SW, 2010 Print
    2010 Center Point SW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Shellsburg, including Benton County, United States, and other nearby areas
  40. 2010 Map of Shellsburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Shellsburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Shellsburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Shellsburg, including Cedar Rapids, Atkins, and other nearby areas
  43. 2013 Map of Center Point SW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Center Point SW, 2013 Print
    2013 Center Point SW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Shellsburg, including Benton County, United States, and other nearby areas
  46. 2013 Map of Shellsburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Shellsburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Shellsburg
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Shellsburg, including Cedar Rapids, Atkins, and other nearby areas
  49. 2015 Map of Shellsburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Shellsburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Shellsburg
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Shellsburg, including Cedar Rapids, Atkins, and other nearby areas
  52. 2015 Map of Center Point SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Center Point SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Center Point SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Shellsburg, including Benton County, United States, and other nearby areas
  55. 2018 Map of Shellsburg, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Shellsburg, 2018 Print
    2018 Shellsburg
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Shellsburg, including Cedar Rapids, Atkins, and other nearby areas
  58. 2018 Map of Center Point SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Center Point SW, 2018 Print
    2018 Center Point SW
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Shellsburg, including Benton County, United States, and other nearby areas
  61. 2022 Map of Shellsburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Shellsburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Shellsburg
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River valley near the Benton and Linn county line is shown here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate several rural burial sites like Strawn Cem and Palo Cem or trace the waterways of Bear Creek and Lone Tree Cr.
  64. 2022 Map of Center Point SW, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Center Point SW, 2022 Print
    2022 Center Point SW
    2022 Print · USGS
    Benton County agricultural lands and rural townships are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including Shellsburg Cem, Oakwood Cem, and the remote Fix Cem.
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