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Old Maps of Waterloo, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Waterloo with 14 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Waterloo has changed over the decades.

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
  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. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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
  25. 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
  28. 2022 Map of Dunkerton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Dunkerton, 2022 Print
    2022 Dunkerton
    2022 Print · USGS
    Black Hawk County farmland and river valleys are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Lester Township Cem, Saint Francis Cem, and the small settlement of Dewar.
  31. 2022 Map of Cedar Falls, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Cedar Falls, 2022 Print
    2022 Cedar Falls
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River corridor in the early 2020s reveals a landscape defined by collegiate life, aviation, and extensive riverfront trails. Researchers can locate the University of Northern Iowa, the Waterloo Regional Airport, and numerous local burial sites like Highland Cem.
  34. 2022 Map of Waterloo South, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Waterloo South, 2022 Print
    2022 Waterloo South
    2022 Print · USGS
    Black Hawk County's riverfront communities come into focus in this contemporary survey of the Cedar River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties through Sons of Jacob Cem, Elmwood Cem, and the Black Hawk County Courthouse.
  37. 2022 Map of Waterloo North, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Waterloo North, 2022 Print
    2022 Waterloo North
    2022 Print · USGS
    Waterloo and its northern rural townships are captured in this recent survey as the city meets the productive farmland of Black Hawk County. Researchers can trace land use patterns near Armour or locate historic burial sites like Bennington Township Cem and Garden of Memories.
  40. 2022 Map of Hudson, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hudson, 2022 Print
    2022 Hudson
    2022 Print · USGS
    Black Hawk County's transition from rural townships to expanding suburban centers is documented here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace land patterns near Hudson, locate family plots at Hudson Cem, and follow the winding path of Black Hawk Creek.
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