Old Maps of Waterloo, Iowa

Explore 34 old maps of Waterloo, spanning from 1954 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Waterloo, 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 1971 Map of Dunkerton, 1973 Print
    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.

  8. 1984 Map of Marshalltown, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Marshalltown, 1985 Print
    1984 Marshalltown
    1985 Print · USGS
    Mid-Iowa's agricultural landscape and river corridors come alive in the mid-eighties as the Cedar River connects industrial hubs and small farm towns. Trace the tracks of the CHICAGO AND NORTHWESTERN or locate local landmarks like Union Grove State Park and Cedar Falls Junction.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 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

  10. 2010 Map of Hudson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hudson, 2010 Print
    2010 Hudson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Cedar Falls, Hudson, and other nearby areas

  11. 2010 Map of Waterloo South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Waterloo South, 2010 Print
    2010 Waterloo South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Evansdale, Elk Run Heights, and other nearby areas

  12. 2010 Map of Dunkerton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dunkerton, 2010 Print
    2010 Dunkerton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Dunkerton, Dewar, and other nearby areas

  13. 2010 Map of Cedar Falls, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cedar Falls, 2010 Print
    2010 Cedar Falls
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Cedar Falls, Cedar City, and other nearby areas

  14. 2010 Map of Waterloo North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Waterloo North, 2010 Print
    2010 Waterloo North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Black Hawk County, United States, and other nearby areas

  15. 2013 Map of Waterloo North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Waterloo North, 2013 Print
    2013 Waterloo North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Black Hawk County, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Cedar Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cedar Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Cedar Falls
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Cedar Falls, Cedar City, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Dunkerton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dunkerton, 2013 Print
    2013 Dunkerton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Dunkerton, Dewar, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of Waterloo South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Waterloo South, 2013 Print
    2013 Waterloo South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Evansdale, Elk Run Heights, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Hudson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hudson, 2013 Print
    2013 Hudson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Cedar Falls, Hudson, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Dunkerton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Dunkerton, 2015 Print
    2015 Dunkerton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Dunkerton, Dewar, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of Waterloo South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waterloo South, 2015 Print
    2015 Waterloo South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Evansdale, Elk Run Heights, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of Hudson, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hudson, 2015 Print
    2015 Hudson
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Cedar Falls, Hudson, and other nearby areas

  23. 2015 Map of Cedar Falls, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cedar Falls, 2015 Print
    2015 Cedar Falls
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Cedar Falls, Cedar City, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of Waterloo North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waterloo North, 2015 Print
    2015 Waterloo North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Black Hawk County, United States, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of Dunkerton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Dunkerton, 2018 Print
    2018 Dunkerton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Waterloo, including Dunkerton, Dewar, and other nearby areas

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