1970s Maps of Black Hawk County, Iowa

1. 1971 Map of Readlyn, 1973 Print

   

   1971 Readlyn

   1973 Print · USGS

   Bremer County's rural townships and river bends are captured here in the early 1970s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the family-named landmarks of Readlyn and Gresham, alongside rural sites like St Matthews Ch and the Wapsipinicon River.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

3. ---

4. 1971 Map of Zaneta, 1973 Print

   

   1971 Zaneta

   1973 Print · USGS

   The rural border of Grundy and Black Hawk Counties is captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape of fertile creek bottoms and rail-side settlements. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Marys Cemetery, the crossroads at Fredsville, and the Zaneta rail stop.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

6. ---

7. 1971 Map of Shell Rock, 1973 Print

   

   1971 Shell Rock

   1973 Print · USGS

   Butler County's river valleys were well-established rail and recreation hubs in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad through Shell Rock or locate the Waverly Junction Cem.

   BuyDownload
   BuyDownload

9. ---

10. 1971 Map of Gilbertville, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Gilbertville

    1973 Print · USGS

    Black Hawk County comes into focus in the early seventies as the agricultural and industrial landscape around Gilbertville is meticulously recorded. Researchers can trace the paths of the Illinois Central railroad and locate local landmarks like the Township Cem and Raymar.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

12. ---

13. 1971 Map of La Porte City, 1973 Print

    

    1971 La Porte City

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Cedar River valley in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by rail transport and river recreation. Researchers can trace family history through several rural burial sites, including Westview Cemetery, Antioch Cem, and the tracks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

15. ---

16. 1971 Map of Brandon, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Brandon

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Cedar River valley near the tri-county junction of Black Hawk, Buchanan, and Benton is captured here in the early 1970s. Trace the rural landscape through landmarks like Spring Creek Cem, the Fish Farm, and the Mt Auburn Bridge.

    2 unique versions available

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

18. ---

19. 1971 Map of Dunkerton, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Dunkerton

    1973 Print · USGS

    Dunkerton and the surrounding Iowa farmlands are captured in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape defined by the Chicago and North Western rail line and local creek systems. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Fairview-Lester Cem, St Francis Ch, and the small community of Dewar.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

21. ---

22. 1971 Map of Reinbeck, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Reinbeck

    1973 Print · USGS

    Agricultural life in Grundy and Tama counties reached a mid-century peak as railroads still connected the prairie townships. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Amity Cem and Lincoln Cem, or follow the rail lines through Reinbeck and Dinsdale.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

24. ---

25. 1971 Map of Fairbank, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Fairbank

    1973 Print · USGS

    Northeast Iowa farmland at the start of the 1970s is centered here on the crossing of the Little Wapsipinicon River and the Chicago and North Western railroad. Genealogists can trace family roots at Immaculate Conception Cem and St Peter Cem or explore the old layout of Fairbank.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

27. ---

28. 1971 Map of Littleton, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Littleton

    1973 Print · USGS

    The river valleys of Buchanan and Black Hawk counties are captured here in the early seventies, centered on the village of Littleton. Genealogists and researchers can trace a wealth of local landmarks including Amish Cem, Barclay Cem, and the old Brown Sch.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

30. ---

31. 1971 Map of Jesup, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Jesup

    1973 Print · USGS

    Midwestern prairie life is captured here in the early seventies, detailing the county line communities between Black Hawk and Buchanan. Genealogists can locate family sites near St Athanasius Cem, the old Townhall, or rural settlements like Jubilee and Shady Grove.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

33. ---

34. 1971 Map of New Hartford, 1973 Print

    

    1971 New Hartford

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Butler and Black Hawk county lines meet near New Hartford during the early seventies, showcasing a classic Iowa landscape of rail-fed towns and river bottoms. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites like Hillcrest Cem and Fairfield Cem along the farm roads.

    BuyDownload
    BuyDownload

36. ---