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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Benson, Iowa

Explore 4 historic maps of Benson from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Benson's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Benson's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Benson, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa at the height of its mid-century agricultural and rail boom features the growing hubs of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Iowa State College and Brushy Ridge.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties presents a dense landscape of rail-connected farming towns and growing river cities. Researchers can trace ancestral roots and old transport routes through Waterloo, Marshalltown, and Ames, while locating rural Cemeteries and local Quarries.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1971 Map of New Hartford, 1973 Print
    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.
  10. 1984 Map of Waverly, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Waverly, 1985 Print
    1984 Waverly
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa in the mid-eighties shows a robust network of river towns and rail corridors connecting agricultural centers. Researchers can trace family sites near Garden of Memories Cem or follow the Chicago and North Western line through Janesville and Waverly.
    2 unique versions available
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