Historical Maps of Butler County, Iowa

What stories do these 24 old maps tell about Butler County's past? From 1954 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

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Butler County, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas

  2. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas

  3. 1971 Map of Shell Rock, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Shell Rock, 1973 Print
    1971 Shell Rock
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Waverly, Shell Rock, and other nearby areas

  4. 1971 Map of Coster, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Coster, 1973 Print
    1971 Coster
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including United States, Iowa, and other nearby areas

  5. 1971 Map of Plainfield, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Plainfield, 1973 Print
    1971 Plainfield
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Plainfield, Bremer County, and other nearby areas

  6. 1971 Map of Nashua NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Nashua NW, 1973 Print
    1971 Nashua NW
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Powersville, Floyd County, and other nearby areas

  7. 1971 Map of Clarksville, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Clarksville, 1973 Print
    1971 Clarksville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Clarksville, Packard, and other nearby areas

  8. 1971 Map of Stout, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Stout, 1973 Print
    1971 Stout
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including New Hartford, Stout, and other nearby areas

  9. 1971 Map of Nashua, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Nashua, 1973 Print
    1971 Nashua
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Nashua, Bradford, and other nearby areas

  10. 1971 Map of New Hartford, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of New Hartford, 1973 Print
    1971 New Hartford
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Cedar Falls, New Hartford, and other nearby areas

  11. 1972 Map of Dumont North, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Dumont North, 1975 Print
    1972 Dumont North
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Dumont, Bristow, and other nearby areas

  12. 1972 Map of Hansell, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Hansell, 1975 Print
    1972 Hansell
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Hansell, Aredale, and other nearby areas

  13. 1972 Map of Dougherty, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Dougherty, 1975 Print
    1972 Dougherty
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Dougherty, Cartersville, and other nearby areas

  14. 1972 Map of Aureola, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Aureola, 1975 Print
    1972 Aureola
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Marble Rock, Aureola, and other nearby areas

  15. 1972 Map of Allison, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Allison, 1975 Print
    1972 Allison
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Allison, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 1972 Map of Greene, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Greene, 1975 Print
    1972 Greene
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Greene, Marble Rock, and other nearby areas

  17. 1979 Map of Ackley NE, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Ackley NE, 1980 Print
    1979 Ackley NE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Geneva, Franklin County, and other nearby areas

  18. 1979 Map of Ackley, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Ackley, 1980 Print
    1979 Ackley
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Ackley, Faulkner, and other nearby areas

  19. 1979 Map of Dumont South, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Dumont South, 1980 Print
    1979 Dumont South
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Dumont, Kesley, and other nearby areas

  20. 1979 Map of Butler Center, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Butler Center, 1980 Print
    1979 Butler Center
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Allison, United States, and other nearby areas

  21. 1980 Map of Aplington
    1980 Map of Aplington
    1980 Aplington
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Aplington, Austinville, and other nearby areas

  22. 1980 Map of Parkersburg
    1980 Map of Parkersburg
    1980 Parkersburg
    1980 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Parkersburg, Aplington, and other nearby areas

  23. 1984 Map of Waverly, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Waverly, 1985 Print
    1984 Waverly
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Waterloo, Cedar Falls, and other nearby areas

  24. 1984 Map of Iowa Falls, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Iowa Falls, 1985 Print
    1984 Iowa Falls
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Butler County, including Iowa Falls, Hampton, and other nearby areas

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