Old Maps of Cedar County, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration
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Cedar County, IA maps
(119)- 1889 Map of Tipton
1889 Tipton1889 Print · USGSCedar County at the close of the nineteenth century was a landscape shaped by two major rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early town plats of Tipton, Mechanicsville, and Stanwood, alongside landmarks like Sugar Creek and the Chicago and North-Western Railroad. - 1890 Map of Durant
1890 Durant1890 Print · USGSEastern Iowa's rail-dependent farming communities are documented in the late nineteenth century as the grid of townships began to mature. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Durant, Walcott, and the remote Round Grove P.O. along established rail lines. - 1890 Map of Tipton
1890 Tipton1890 Print · USGSCedar County in the late nineteenth century is captured here as a thriving rail-centered landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early grids of Tipton, Mechanicsville, and Stanwood along the tracks of the Chicago and North-Western Railroad.2 unique versions available - 1891 Map of Mechanicsville
1891 Mechanicsville1891 Print · USGSEastern Iowa during the late Victorian era is defined here by its emerging rail corridors and the winding path of the Cedar River. Genealogists can trace the early footprints of settlements like Mechanicsville, Mt. Vernon, and Solon before modern development. - 1891 Map of Wilton Junction
1891 Wilton Junction1891 Print · USGSEastern Iowa in the late nineteenth century is defined here by the transit corridor of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Wilton, Rochester, and the small industrial outpost at Lime City.3 unique versions available - 1892 Map of Wheatland
1892 Wheatland1892 Print · USGSEastern Iowa in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of burgeoning rail towns and river settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace early property boundaries and rail corridors through Wheatland, the winding Wapsipinicon River, and the curiously named Lost Nation. - 1894 Map of Wheatland
1894 Wheatland1894 Print · USGSClinton and Jones counties thrived along the river and rail corridors of the 1890s. Genealogists can trace the early development of Oxford Junction and Wheatland, or locate old mill sites near Oxford Mills and Massillon.2 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Mechanicsville
1894 Mechanicsville1894 Print · USGSEast-central Iowa thrived as a rail and river hub in the 1890s, where major lines connected growing agricultural towns. Researchers can trace the development of Mt. Vernon and Lisbon along the northern tracks or follow the Cedar River to Cedar Bluffs.2 unique versions available - 1894 Map of Durant
1894 Durant1894 Print · USGSAgricultural towns and pioneering rail lines define this Iowa landscape in the 1890s. Family historians can trace early settlements and transit hubs from Durant and Walcott to the rural Round Grove P.O. and Pleasant Prairie.2 unique versions available - 1894 Map of West Liberty
1894 West Liberty1894 Print · USGSEastern Iowa in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of burgeoning rail towns and agricultural hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace early property boundaries and settlement sites like West Branch, Plato, and the rail junction at West Liberty.2 unique versions available - 1901 Map of Rock Island
1901 Rock Island1901 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1901 Map of Stanwood
1901 Stanwood1901 Print · USGSEastern 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 - 1910 Map of Rock Island, 1949 Print
1910 Rock Island1949 Print · USGSEastern 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. - 1953 Map of Wilton Junction, 1956 Print
1953 Wilton Junction1956 Print · USGSWilton 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 - 1953 Map of Bennett, 1958 Print
1953 Bennett1958 Print · USGSEastern 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 - 1953 Map of Tipton East, 1958 Print
1953 Tipton East1958 Print · USGSCedar 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. - 1953 Map of Lowden, 1958 Print
1953 Lowden1958 Print · USGSIn 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 - 1953 Map of Durant, 1958 Print
1953 Durant1958 Print · USGSEastern 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 - 1953 Map of Lime City, 1958 Print
1953 Lime City1958 Print · USGSCedar 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 - 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
1958 Davenport1968 Print · USGSEastern 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 - 1961 Map of Davenport
1961 Davenport1961 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1962 Map of Davenport
1962 Davenport1962 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1965 Map of West Liberty, 1966 Print
1965 West Liberty1966 Print · USGSMid-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. - 1965 Map of Stanwood, 1966 Print
1965 Stanwood1966 Print · USGSEastern 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. - 1965 Map of Atalissa, 1966 Print
1965 Atalissa1966 Print · USGSMuscatine 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.
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