1900s (20th Century) Maps of Storm Lake, Iowa

Explore 6 historic maps of Storm Lake from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Storm Lake's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Storm Lake's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Storm Lake, 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1979 Map of Lakeside
    1979 Map of Lakeside
    1979 Lakeside
    1979 Print · USGS
    The southern shores of Storm Lake come into focus during the late seventies, showing a landscape of lakeside recreation and steady agricultural growth. Genealogists and local historians can locate Chase Cem, Immanuel Ch, and the grounds of Iowa Central Community College.

  5. 1979 Map of Storm Lake
    1979 Map of Storm Lake
    1979 Storm Lake
    1979 Print · USGS
    Storm Lake and its surrounding Buena Vista County townships are captured in the late seventies as a thriving rail and educational hub. Genealogists and local historians can locate early schools like North School, the St Marys Cem, and the small community of Truesdale.

  6. 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

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