1970s Maps of Buena Vista County, Iowa

Explore 18 historic maps of Buena Vista County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Buena Vista County, IA maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Sioux Rapids SE
    1971 Map of Sioux Rapids SE
    1971 Sioux Rapids SE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including United States, Iowa, and other nearby areas

  2. 1971 Map of Albert City, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Albert City, 1973 Print
    1971 Albert City
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Albert City, Marathon, and other nearby areas

  3. 1971 Map of Rembrandt, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Rembrandt, 1973 Print
    1971 Rembrandt
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Rembrandt, United States, and other nearby areas

  4. 1971 Map of Sioux Rapids, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Sioux Rapids, 1973 Print
    1971 Sioux Rapids
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Sioux Rapids, Linn Grove, and other nearby areas

  5. 1971 Map of Peterson SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Peterson SW, 1973 Print
    1971 Peterson SW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Cherokee County, United States, and other nearby areas

  6. 1971 Map of Rush Lake West, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Rush Lake West, 1973 Print
    1971 Rush Lake West
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Leverett, Clay County, and other nearby areas

  7. 1971 Map of Peterson SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Peterson SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Peterson SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Elkton, United States, and other nearby areas

  8. 1971 Map of Peterson, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Peterson, 1973 Print
    1971 Peterson
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Peterson, Clay County, and other nearby areas

  9. 1971 Map of Webb, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Webb, 1973 Print
    1971 Webb
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Webb, Clay County, and other nearby areas

  10. 1971 Map of Sutherland East, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Sutherland East, 1973 Print
    1971 Sutherland East
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Sutherland, Waterman, and other nearby areas

  11. 1979 Map of Lakeside
    1979 Map of Lakeside
    1979 Lakeside
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Storm Lake, Lakeside, and other nearby areas

  12. 1979 Map of Storm Lake
    1979 Map of Storm Lake
    1979 Storm Lake
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Storm Lake, Truesdale, and other nearby areas

  13. 1979 Map of Varina
    1979 Map of Varina
    1979 Varina
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Varina, Pocahontas County, and other nearby areas

  14. 1979 Map of Newell West
    1979 Map of Newell West
    1979 Newell West
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Newell, Nemaha, and other nearby areas

  15. 1979 Map of Alta
    1979 Map of Alta
    1979 Alta
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Alta, United States, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1979 Map of Schaller North
    1979 Map of Schaller North
    1979 Schaller North
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Schaller, Hanover, and other nearby areas

  17. 1979 Map of Storm Lake NE
    1979 Map of Storm Lake NE
    1979 Storm Lake NE
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including United States, Iowa, and other nearby areas

  18. 1979 Map of Newell East
    1979 Map of Newell East
    1979 Newell East
    1979 Print · USGS
    Covers Buena Vista County, including Newell, Sac County, and other nearby areas

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