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Old Maps of Buchanan County, Iowa for Metal Detecting

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Buchanan County, IA maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Oelwein
    1901 Map of Oelwein
    1901 Oelwein
    1901 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the turn of the century was a bustling network of rail-side towns and river valleys. Genealogists can trace family locations across dozens of early settlements like Strawberry Point, Hawkeye, and the railroad junction at Oelwein.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1903 Map of Winthrop
    1903 Map of Winthrop
    1903 Winthrop
    1903 Print · USGS
    East 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  16. 1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Dubuque
    1961 Print · USGS
    The 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.
  19. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    The 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
  22. 1965 Map of Strawberry Point, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Strawberry Point, 1966 Print
    1965 Strawberry Point
    1966 Print · USGS
    Strawberry Point and the surrounding Iowa countryside are captured here in the mid-sixties at the junction of four counties. Trace the rail-and-river landscape from the Milwaukee Road tracks to Backbone State Forest and the Fish Hatchery.
  25. 1965 Map of Arlington, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Arlington, 1966 Print
    1965 Arlington
    1966 Print · USGS
    Arlington and the rolling farm country of Fayette and Buchanan counties appear here in the mid-1960s as a landscape of river-fed townships and rail. Trace the old rail lines of the Milwaukee Road and find family sites at Union Ch Cem or Maryville.
  28. 1965 Map of Lamont, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Lamont, 1967 Print
    1965 Lamont
    1967 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Buchanan County are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing the agricultural heartland centered on the towns of Lamont and Aurora. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites near Byron Cem, the Madison Gem schoolhouse, and the Chicago Great Western rail line.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1965 Map of Dundee, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Dundee, 1967 Print
    1965 Dundee
    1967 Print · USGS
    Dundee and the surrounding Delaware County townships are shown in the mid-1960s as a thriving hub of rail transport and river-front recreation. Researchers can locate family sites like St Albert Cem, the village of Forestville, and the extensive grounds of Backbone State Park.
  34. 1971 Map of Brandon, 1973 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1971 Map of Fairbank, 1973 Print
    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.
  40. 1971 Map of Littleton, 1973 Print
    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.
  43. 1971 Map of Jesup, 1973 Print
    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.
  46. 1973 Map of Independence, 1977 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1973 Map of Troy Mills, 1977 Print
    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.
  52. 1973 Map of Quasqueton, 1977 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1973 Map of Winthrop, 1977 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1973 Map of Masonville, 1977 Print
    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.
  61. 1973 Map of Coggon, 1977 Print
    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.
  64. 1973 Map of Cheney, 1977 Print
    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.
  67. 1973 Map of Walker, 1977 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1976 Map of Dubuque
    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.
  73. 1981 Map of Stanley, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Stanley, 1982 Print
    1981 Stanley
    1982 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Buchanan and Fayette Counties are captured here in the early eighties, centered on the village of Stanley. Local historians can trace family roots through the Stanley Cem, Garden Prairie Ch, and the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad.
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