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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Cedar County, Iowa

Explore 29 historic maps of Cedar County 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.

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Cedar County, IA maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Rock Island
    1901 Map of Rock Island
    1901 Rock Island
    1901 Print · USGS
    The eastern Iowa borderlands and the Mississippi River confluence thrive during the rail boom of the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small settlements like Lost Nation, Grand Mound, and the vital U. S. Arsenal grounds.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1901 Map of Stanwood
    1901 Map of Stanwood
    1901 Stanwood
    1901 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa is defined by its fertile plains and busy rail corridors at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Tipton, West Liberty, and Mt. Vernon, alongside vanished stopping points like Lime City and Walden.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1910 Map of Rock Island, 1949 Print
    1910 Map of Rock Island, 1949 Print
    1910 Rock Island
    1949 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa and the Illinois borderlands come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of the river valleys and rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Lost Nation, the early streets of Dewitt, and the sprawling U.S. Arsenal.
  10. 1953 Map of Wilton Junction, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Wilton Junction, 1956 Print
    1953 Wilton Junction
    1956 Print · USGS
    Wilton and Moscow thrived along the rail lines and riverbanks of eastern Iowa during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of numerous rural institutions, from Oakdale Cemetery and Peace Church to Champion Hill School and the local Moscow Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1953 Map of Bennett, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Bennett, 1958 Print
    1953 Bennett
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa farm country is captured here in the early fifties, showing the transition from rail-dependent commerce to a modern road network. Genealogists can locate several rural schoolhouses like Sunbury School and Center School, plus the Grain Elevator in Bennett.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Tipton East, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Tipton East, 1958 Print
    1953 Tipton East
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cedar County farm country is captured here in the early fifties as the rural landscape underwent significant change. Genealogists and local historians can trace the dismantled railroad near Tipton or locate family plots at York Prairie and Wright Cemetery.
  19. 1953 Map of Lowden, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Lowden, 1958 Print
    1953 Lowden
    1958 Print · USGS
    In the early 1950s, the Cedar County countryside around Lowden was a network of rail-side commerce and rural school districts. Researchers can trace the heritage of local families through landmarks like Pioneer Cemetery and Red Oak School.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1953 Map of Durant, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Durant, 1958 Print
    1953 Durant
    1958 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa farmland at the start of the fifties is captured here, centered on the tri-county junction of Cedar, Muscatine, and Scott. Genealogists can trace rural life through a dense network of country schools like Yankee Hollow School and old burial grounds such as Melpine Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1953 Map of Lime City, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Lime City, 1958 Print
    1953 Lime City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Cedar County's rural landscape during the early 1950s shows a dense network of country schools and small townships. Researchers can trace family roots at Lime City, locate the South Bethel Church, or identify now-silent sites like Bolton School.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Davenport
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa and western Illinois thrive along the river during the late fifties, defined by the industrial Quad Cities and a robust rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Oasis and Stanwood or along the Cedar River.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Davenport
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of major railroads and find river landmarks like Rock Island Arsenal, Huron Island, and the Coralville Reservoir.
  34. 1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Davenport
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the Mississippi River corridor are shown at their industrial peak just before the interstate era fully transformed the region. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and find landmarks like the Rock Island Arsenal and Wild Cat Den State Park.
  37. 1965 Map of West Liberty, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of West Liberty, 1966 Print
    1965 West Liberty
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Muscatine County is centered here on the busy rail junction of West Liberty and the surrounding prairie farmsteads. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like South Prairie Grange Hall, Oak Ridge Cemetery, and the settlement at Downey.
  40. 1965 Map of Stanwood, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Stanwood, 1966 Print
    1965 Stanwood
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here during the mid-sixties, showing the rail-linked growth of Mechanicsville and Stanwood. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line or locate family sites like Walnut Grove Cem and Olin Cem.
  43. 1965 Map of Atalissa, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Atalissa, 1966 Print
    1965 Atalissa
    1966 Print · USGS
    Muscatine and Cedar Counties are captured in the mid-1960s, showing the agricultural heartland centered on the Atalissa rail corridor. Genealogists can locate family sites like Timberlake Cem and Overman Cem near the Wiese Slough.
  46. 1965 Map of Cedar Bluff, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Cedar Bluff, 1967 Print
    1965 Cedar Bluff
    1967 Print · USGS
    Cedar County's river valley comes to life in the mid-1960s, showing the rural landscape around Cedar Bluff and the winding Cedar River. Researchers can trace old family roots and transport history at Evergreen Cem, St Bridget Ch, and the lingering Old RR Grade.
  49. 1965 Map of Mechanicsville, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Mechanicsville, 1967 Print
    1965 Mechanicsville
    1967 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Eastern Iowa is captured in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of three counties around the rail town of Mechanicsville. Researchers can trace old family burial sites like Andre Cem and Pioneer Cem or follow the Chicago and North Western rail line.
  52. 1965 Map of Rochester, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Rochester, 1967 Print
    1965 Rochester
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River valley in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of established river towns and quiet farming townships. Genealogists can trace family roots at Mt Zion Cem, Pee Dee Cem, and Rochester Cem, while locating landmarks like Mt Zion Ch and Rochester Park.
  55. 1965 Map of Tipton West, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Tipton West, 1967 Print
    1965 Tipton West
    1967 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Cedar County in the 1960s reveals a community built on agriculture and rail. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations through sites like Sand Hill Cem, Red Oak Ch, and the Old Railroad Grade near Buchanan.
  58. 1965 Map of West Branch, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of West Branch, 1967 Print
    1965 West Branch
    1967 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa farmland centered on West Branch is captured here in the mid-sixties, just as modern interstate travel was reshaping the region. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Hoover Birthplace National Historic Site, Scattergood Sch, and Honey Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1980 Map of Clarence, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Clarence, 1981 Print
    1980 Clarence
    1981 Print · USGS
    Clarence and the surrounding Cedar County townships are shown here in the early 1980s, centered on the Chicago and North Western rail corridor. Genealogists can locate several family landmarks and cemeteries such as St Johns Cem and Diamond Cem.
  64. 1980 Map of Oxford Junction, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Oxford Junction, 1981 Print
    1980 Oxford Junction
    1981 Print · USGS
    Jones and Cedar counties come together in the late 1970s as the river-and-rail hub of Oxford Junction anchors the rural landscape. Researchers can trace historic burial sites at Mayflower and Brink Cemeteries or follow the path of the Old River Railroad Grade.
  67. 1984 Map of Iowa City, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Iowa City, 1985 Print
    1984 Iowa City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of expanding university towns and river-fed conservation lands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural networks connecting Iowa City to smaller outposts like West Branch, Solon, and Atalissa.
    2 unique versions available
  70. 1984 Map of Davenport, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Davenport, 1985 Print
    1984 Davenport
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and conservation converged along the Mississippi. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through Stender Church, Oxford Mills, and the Elmwood Cem burial grounds.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1991 Map of Lime City, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Lime City, 1992 Print
    1991 Lime City
    1992 Print · USGS
    Cedar County's rural townships are shown in the early nineties, centered on the small community of Lime City. Researchers can trace old family burials at Moneka Cem or Fairland Cem, alongside local landmarks like Koch Lake and several Quarry operations.
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