Historical Maps of Cerro Gordo County, Iowa

What stories do these 32 old maps tell about Cerro Gordo 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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Cerro Gordo County, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Mason City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Rochester, Mason City, and other nearby areas

  2. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas

  3. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas

  4. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1973 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas

  5. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1978 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1978 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas

  6. 1954 Map of Mason City, 1978 Print
    1954 Map of Mason City, 1978 Print
    1954 Mason City
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Rochester, Mason City, and other nearby areas

  7. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas

  8. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas

  9. 1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Mason City
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Rochester, Mason City, and other nearby areas

  10. 1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Mason City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Rochester, Mason City, and other nearby areas

  11. 1959 Map of Mason City, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Mason City, 1960 Print
    1959 Mason City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Mason City, Plymouth, and other nearby areas

  12. 1959 Map of Mason City, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Mason City, 1960 Print
    1959 Mason City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Mason City, Plymouth, and other nearby areas

  13. 1959 Map of Mason City, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Mason City, 1961 Print
    1959 Mason City
    1961 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Mason City, Nora Springs, and other nearby areas

  14. 1959 Map of Nora Springs, 1966 Print
    1959 Map of Nora Springs, 1966 Print
    1959 Nora Springs
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Mason City, Nora Springs, and other nearby areas

  15. 1959 Map of Mason City SE, 1966 Print
    1959 Map of Mason City SE, 1966 Print
    1959 Mason City SE
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Floyd County, United States, and other nearby areas

  16. 1959 Map of Hanford, 1966 Print
    1959 Map of Hanford, 1966 Print
    1959 Hanford
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Mason City, Hanford, and other nearby areas

  17. 1972 Map of Clear Lake West
    1972 Map of Clear Lake West
    1972 Clear Lake West
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Clear Lake, Ventura, and other nearby areas

  18. 1972 Map of Manly, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Manly, 1975 Print
    1972 Manly
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Manly, Plymouth, and other nearby areas

  19. 1972 Map of Fertile, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Fertile, 1975 Print
    1972 Fertile
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Fertile, Joice, and other nearby areas

  20. 1972 Map of Thornton, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Thornton, 1975 Print
    1972 Thornton
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Thornton, Meservey, and other nearby areas

  21. 1972 Map of Dougherty, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Dougherty, 1975 Print
    1972 Dougherty
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Dougherty, Cartersville, and other nearby areas

  22. 1972 Map of Swaledale, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Swaledale, 1975 Print
    1972 Swaledale
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Thornton, Swaledale, and other nearby areas

  23. 1972 Map of Burchinal, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Burchinal, 1975 Print
    1972 Burchinal
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Clear Lake, Burchinal, and other nearby areas

  24. 1972 Map of Clear Lake East, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Clear Lake East, 1975 Print
    1972 Clear Lake East
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Mason City, Clear Lake, and other nearby areas

  25. 1972 Map of Fertile SE, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Fertile SE, 1975 Print
    1972 Fertile SE
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Cerro Gordo County, including Hanlontown, Worth County, and other nearby areas

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