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1950s Maps of Cedar County, Iowa

Explore 7 historic maps of Cedar County from the 1950s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1950s — 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 Cedar County's landscape evolved across the 1950s, 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 1950s, 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.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Cedar County's history through authentic maps from the 1950s. This is your window into the past.

Cedar County, IA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
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