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Old Maps of Alta, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 6 historic maps of Alta. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Alta.

Alta, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Fort Dodge
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa is shown here during a period of steady industrial and rail activity in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines connecting Fort Dodge to mining and manufacturing sites like Gypsum and Industry Station.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1957 Map of Fort Dodge
    1957 Map of Fort Dodge
    1957 Fort Dodge
    1957 Print · USGS
    West-central Iowa thrived as a network of rail-linked agricultural hubs and river towns during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of the Des Moines River valley and locate historic landmarks in Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and Lehigh.
  7. 1958 Map of Fort Dodge
    1958 Map of Fort Dodge
    1958 Fort Dodge
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Iowa in the mid-1950s reveals a productive landscape of river-valley industry and prairie agricultural hubs. Researchers can trace the development of the Des Moines River corridor through Fort Dodge and locate vanished local landmarks near Coalville or Storm Lake.
  10. 1979 Map of Alta
    1979 Map of Alta
    1979 Alta
    1979 Print · USGS
    Alta and the surrounding Buena Vista County farmlands are captured in the late seventies, showing the area's transition into a modern agricultural hub. Researchers can trace family origins at the Scandinavian Cem or follow the path of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1985 Map of Storm Lake
    1985 Map of Storm Lake
    1985 Storm Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-eighties, showing the vital rail-and-river network of the Little Sioux valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional hubs and smaller rail towns like Sutherland, Paullina, and Cherokee.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 2022 Map of Alta, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Alta, 2022 Print
    2022 Alta
    2022 Print · USGS
    Alta and the surrounding Buena Vista County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing a well-developed agricultural landscape. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like Scandinavian Cem and trace the paths of the Little Maple River and Maple Cr.
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