1970s Maps of Buchanan County, Iowa

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 1973 Map of Independence, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Independence

    1977 Print · USGS

    Independence and its surrounding townships are shown here in the mid-seventies as a bustling rail and river hub. You can trace the historic institutional grounds of the State Hospital or locate local landmarks like the Fairground and Oakwood Cem.

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16. 1973 Map of Troy Mills, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Troy Mills

    1977 Print · USGS

    The Wapsipinicon River valley in the early 1970s shows a landscape of river-bend conservation and rural crossroads. Local historians can trace the foundations of Troy Mills and find family names at St Patricks Cem, Troy Mills Cem, and Hoosier Ch.

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19. 1973 Map of Quasqueton, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Quasqueton

    1977 Print · USGS

    Buchanan County's river valleys and rail corridors are captured here in the early 1970s as the river-based economy evolved. Researchers can trace land use around Quasqueton, locate the Pine Creek Mission Ch, and follow the Old RR Grade.

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22. 1973 Map of Winthrop, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Winthrop

    1977 Print · USGS

    Buchanan County's agricultural heartland is documented in the mid-seventies, centered on the railroad town of Winthrop. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Fairview Cem or follow the path of the Illinois Central Gulf and an Old RR Grade.

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25. 1973 Map of Masonville, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Masonville

    1977 Print · USGS

    Masonville and the surrounding townships appear here in the early 1970s, illustrating the agricultural and rail-based economy of the Delaware-Buchanan county line. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Greenwood Cem and St Mary Cem or trace the Illinois Central Gulf railroad corridor.

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28. 1973 Map of Coggon, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Coggon

    1977 Print · USGS

    The agricultural borderlands of Linn and Delaware counties are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the path of the Illinois Central Gulf through Coggon or locate family sites like Spring Grove Ch and St Johns Cem.

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31. 1973 Map of Cheney, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Cheney

    1977 Print · USGS

    The rural borderlands of Buchanan and Benton Counties are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing a landscape of winding creeks and section-line roads. Researchers can trace local history through the Townhall, Bear Creek Cemetery, and the settlement of Brandon.

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34. 1973 Map of Walker, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Walker

    1977 Print · USGS

    Eastern Iowa farmland is captured here in the early 1970s, spanning the border of Buchanan and Linn counties. Researchers can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line between Rowley and Walker, locating landmarks like Sacred Heart Cem and Spencers Grove.

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37. 1976 Map of Dubuque

    

    1976 Dubuque

    1976 Print · USGS

    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois come alive during the mid-seventies, showing a region built on river commerce and mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central railroad or locate heritage sites like the New Melleray Abbey Monastery and Backbone State Park.

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