1960s Maps of Black Hawk County, Iowa

Explore 8 historic maps of Black Hawk County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Black Hawk County, IA maps

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  1. 1963 Map of Buckingham, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Buckingham, 1964 Print
    1963 Buckingham
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural agricultural landscape of Black Hawk and Tama counties is captured here in the early sixties. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate community landmarks like Buckingham, Voorhies, and Blessing Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1963 Map of Waverly, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Waverly, 1964 Print
    1963 Waverly
    1964 Print · USGS
    Bremer County's river-driven development is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the growing campus of Wartburg College. Researchers can trace old rail lines like the Illinois Central or locate family plots in Harlington Cemetery and Newell Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1963 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Denver, 1964 Print
    1963 Denver
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Bremer and Black Hawk Counties comes alive in this mid-century survey as Denver begins to expand. Local researchers can trace family landmarks and early infrastructure including Pioneer Cem, St Pauls Ch, and the Chicago Great Western rail line.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1963 Map of Hudson, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Hudson, 1964 Print
    1963 Hudson
    1964 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape around Hudson and the Waterloo outskirts comes to life in this early 1960s survey. Researchers can trace the Chicago Great Western rail line and locate landmarks like Mt Olive Cemetery and Cedar Falls Junction.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1963 Map of Waterloo South, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Waterloo South, 1964 Print
    1963 Waterloo South
    1964 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Black Hawk County comes alive in this survey of the riverfront industrial and residential sprawl. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous burial grounds like Elmwood Cemetery or locate vanished landmarks like the Flyers Airport and Drive-in Theater.
    3 unique versions available

  6. 1963 Map of Eagle Center, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Eagle Center, 1964 Print
    1963 Eagle Center
    1964 Print · USGS
    In the early 1960s, this agricultural region at the junction of Black Hawk and Tama counties maintained a network of small community centers. Genealogists can trace family footprints through sites like Township Cem, Geneseo Ch, and St Mary Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1963 Map of Cedar Falls, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Cedar Falls, 1965 Print
    1963 Cedar Falls
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River valley was undergoing significant post-war expansion in the early sixties as industrial Waterloo and academic Cedar Falls grew together. Researchers can trace the mid-century campus of the State Teachers College or locate family plots at Greenwood Cemetery and Highland Cem.
    4 unique versions available

  8. 1963 Map of Waterloo North, 1965 Print
    1963 Map of Waterloo North, 1965 Print
    1963 Waterloo North
    1965 Print · USGS
    Waterloo and its northern townships are shown in the early 1960s as the city expanded toward the Mount Vernon and Bennington lines. Genealogists can locate numerous local landmarks including Fairview Cemetery, Krieg School, and the County Home.
    2 unique versions available

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