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Old Maps of Waterloo, Iowa for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 34 historic maps of Waterloo. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Waterloo's past.

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. 2010 Map of Hudson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hudson, 2010 Print
    2010 Hudson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Black Hawk County comes into focus in this early twenty-first-century survey of the communities south of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Local researchers can locate family heritage sites at Hudson Cemetery and Mount Olivet Cemetery or trace the winding course of Black Hawk Creek.
  31. 2010 Map of Waterloo South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Waterloo South, 2010 Print
    2010 Waterloo South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Waterloo and its southeastern suburbs are captured here during a period of sustained growth along the Cedar River. Researchers can trace local heritage through numerous sites like Elmwood Cemetery, the Evansdale Branch Post Office, and Hawkeye Airport.
  34. 2010 Map of Dunkerton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dunkerton, 2010 Print
    2010 Dunkerton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Black Hawk County farmland remains the focus of this 2010 survey, showcasing the rural road grid and small-town footprints of northeast Iowa. Researchers can locate family heritage sites at the Lester Township Cemetery or trace the early 21st-century layouts of Dunkerton and Dewar.
  37. 2010 Map of Cedar Falls, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cedar Falls, 2010 Print
    2010 Cedar Falls
    2010 Print · USGS
    Cedar Falls and the Waterloo airport corridor are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the university and riverfront evolved. Trace family plots at Fairview Cemetery or locate landmarks like Norris Siding and Antique Acres Show Grounds.
  40. 2010 Map of Waterloo North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Waterloo North, 2010 Print
    2010 Waterloo North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Waterloo and its northern Black Hawk County environs are captured here in the early 2000s as urban growth meets traditional Iowa farmland. Genealogists and local historians can trace the river islands of San Souci Island or locate several burial grounds including Fairview Cemetery and Mount Zion Cemetery.
  43. 2013 Map of Waterloo North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Waterloo North, 2013 Print
    2013 Waterloo North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Waterloo during the early 2010s shows a landscape of riverfront islands and expanding city grids meeting the rural Iowa countryside. Trace the geography of the Cedar River near San Souci Island or locate the settlement of Armour and the prominent Big Rock.
  46. 2013 Map of Cedar Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cedar Falls, 2013 Print
    2013 Cedar Falls
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Cedar Falls and Waterloo area in the early twenty-first century shows a landscape defined by the Cedar River and the University of Northern Iowa. Researchers can trace local development through points like Norris Siding, Cedar City, and the Antique Acres Show Grounds.
  49. 2013 Map of Dunkerton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dunkerton, 2013 Print
    2013 Dunkerton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Black Hawk County farming communities are captured here in the early 2010s, showcasing the structured rural grid around the Wapsipinicon River. Researchers can trace the layout of Dunkerton, Dewar, and the crossing at Dunkerton Bridge within this agricultural heartland.
  52. 2013 Map of Waterloo South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Waterloo South, 2013 Print
    2013 Waterloo South
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River valley and its surrounding Black Hawk County communities are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the development of Evansdale and Washburn or locate landmarks like Flyers Airport and the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens.
  55. 2013 Map of Hudson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hudson, 2013 Print
    2013 Hudson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Black Hawk County comes into focus in the early 2010s as suburban expansion meets the agricultural heartland. Genealogists and local historians can trace the street-level growth of Hudson and find landmarks like Witcombe Field Airport or the Grover Farms area.
  58. 2015 Map of Dunkerton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Dunkerton, 2015 Print
    2015 Dunkerton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Dunkerton and the surrounding Black Hawk County farmland are captured here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Lester Township Cem and Saint Francis Cem or trace the course of Crane Creek.
  61. 2015 Map of Waterloo South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waterloo South, 2015 Print
    2015 Waterloo South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Black Hawk County comes into focus in the mid-2010s as the riverfront communities of Waterloo and Evansdale expand. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites like Elmwood Cem and Washburn Cem, or trace the development around Hawkeye Community Coll.
  64. 2015 Map of Hudson, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hudson, 2015 Print
    2015 Hudson
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Cedar Valley urban corridor comes into focus in the mid-2010s, showing the residential and commercial growth between the major cities. Researchers can locate several key burial sites including Mount Olivet Cem and Hudson Cem, or trace the winding path of Black Hawk Creek.
  67. 2015 Map of Cedar Falls, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cedar Falls, 2015 Print
    2015 Cedar Falls
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River valley near Waterloo and Cedar Falls is shown in high detail during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds like Hillside Cem and Fairview Cem, or trace the campus of the Univ of Northern Iowa.
  70. 2015 Map of Waterloo North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waterloo North, 2015 Print
    2015 Waterloo North
    2015 Print · USGS
    The city of Waterloo and its northern agricultural surroundings are documented here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists can locate numerous burial sites like Mount Zion Cem and Fairview Cem, while local historians can trace the riverbanks of San-Souci Island and the rural community of Armour.
  73. 2018 Map of Dunkerton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Dunkerton, 2018 Print
    2018 Dunkerton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Black Hawk County comes into focus in the late 2010s, showing the rural townships and river valleys north of Waterloo. Researchers can locate established community centers like Dunkerton and Dewar alongside local landmarks such as Lester Township Cem and the Dunkerton Bridge.
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