Old Maps of Independence, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 18 historic maps of Independence. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Independence, IA maps
(18)- 1903 Map of Winthrop
1903 Winthrop1903 Print · USGSEast Central Iowa was a landscape of thriving rail towns and river crossings at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Independence and Marion, or locate smaller centers like Quasqueton and Toddville.2 unique versions available - 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
1959 Dubuque1982 Print · USGSThe Tri-State region comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Dubuque or locate the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Lock and Dam No 11. - 1961 Map of Dubuque
1961 Dubuque1961 Print · USGSThe Tri-State region's river-and-rail landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the convergence of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Trace mid-century rail lines like the Chicago Great Western Ry and explore sites like the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Backbone State Park. - 1962 Map of Dubuque
1962 Dubuque1962 Print · USGSThe Tri-State region's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the Mississippi River bluffs. Genealogists and historians can locate Numerous lead and zinc mines, the New Melleray Abbey Monastery, and rural hubs like Saint Olaf.2 unique versions available - 1973 Map of Independence, 1977 Print
1973 Independence1977 Print · USGSIndependence 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.2 unique versions available - 1973 Map of Quasqueton, 1977 Print
1973 Quasqueton1977 Print · USGSBuchanan 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.2 unique versions available - 1976 Map of Dubuque
1976 Dubuque1976 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1984 Map of Anamosa, 1985 Print
1984 Anamosa1985 Print · USGSEastern Iowa's river valleys and farming communities are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape defined by the Wapsipinicon River and Maquoketa River. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy landmarks like the Independence State Hospital, Ebys Mill, and the State Penal Farm.2 unique versions available - 2010 Map of Quasqueton, 2010 Print
2010 Quasqueton2010 Print · USGSBuchanan County's river-fed landscapes come to life in this study of the Wapsipinicon valley as it appeared in the early 21st century. Genealogists and local researchers can locate the German Catholic Cemetery, Taylor's Ford Bridge, and the Quasqueton Post Office. - 2010 Map of Independence, 2010 Print
2010 Independence2010 Print · USGSIndependence and its rural surroundings are captured here at the start of the 2010s, centered on the winding Wapsipinicon River. Genealogists and local historians can locate several major burial sites, including Saint Johns Cemetery and Mount Hope Cemetery, or trace the small settlement of Vista. - 2013 Map of Independence, 2013 Print
2013 Independence2013 Print · USGSIndependence and its surrounding farmsteads are shown in detail during the early 21st century as the city expanded around the Wapsipinicon River. Researchers can trace local landmarks from the Buchanan County Fairgrounds to smaller locales like Vista and the Two Hundred and Eightieth Street Bridge. - 2013 Map of Quasqueton, 2013 Print
2013 Quasqueton2013 Print · USGSThe Wapsipinicon River valley in Buchanan County remains a landscape of quiet agricultural tradition and river crossings during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural grid between Quasqueton and Gatesville, locating landmarks like Taylor's Ford Bridge. - 2015 Map of Independence, 2015 Print
2015 Independence2015 Print · USGSIndependence and the winding banks of the Wapsipinicon River are shown here in the mid-2010s, capturing the town's street grid and its rural outskirts. Researchers can locate family sites at Oakwood Cem, Saint Johns Cem, or the State Hospital Cem. - 2015 Map of Quasqueton, 2015 Print
2015 Quasqueton2015 Print · USGSBuchanan County in the mid-2010s remains a landscape of deep-rooted rural communities and river-bound settlements. Researchers can trace historic burial sites like German Catholic Cem and find geographic landmarks such as Taylor's Ford Bridge and the Wapsipinicon River. - 2018 Map of Quasqueton, 2018 Print
2018 Quasqueton2018 Print · USGSBuchanan County's river-bottom lands and rural townships are captured in detail as the local road grid matured in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can locate several burial grounds like Wilson Cem and Pine Creek Cem or trace the Wapsipinicon River past Taylor's Ford Bridge. - 2018 Map of Independence, 2018 Print
2018 Independence2018 Print · USGSThe riverfront city of Independence and its surrounding Buchanan County farmsteads are documented here in the late twenty-teens. Researchers can locate several burial sites including Saint Johns Cemetery and Oakwood Cemetery, or trace the winding path of the Wapsipinicon River. - 2022 Map of Independence, 2022 Print
2022 Independence2022 Print · USGSIndependence and its surrounding Buchanan County townships are documented here during the early 2020s. Researchers can locate family sites at Oakwood Cem, trace the Wapsipinicon River corridor, or find the Buchanan County Courthouse in the city center. - 2022 Map of Quasqueton, 2022 Print
2022 Quasqueton2022 Print · USGSQuasqueton and the surrounding Buchanan County farmlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century along the banks of the Wapsipinicon River. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Pine Creek Cem, Hickory Grove Cem, and the small settlement of Doris.
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