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Old Maps of Mason City, Iowa

Explore 29 old maps of Mason City, spanning from 1954 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Mason City, 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
    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown here at the height of the mid-century rail era, centered on the regional hubs of Mason City and Rochester. Researchers can trace the vanished paths of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Pilot Knob and Bear Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Mason City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Iowa border region comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the industrial plants of Mason City to the medical hub of Rochester. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Chicago Great Western Railway and the Shell Rock River.
  7. 1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Mason City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown during the mid-fifties when railroads still anchored the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Illinois Central and find local landmarks in Mason City, Albert Lea, and Austin.
  10. 1959 Map of Mason City, 1960 Print
    1959 Map of Mason City, 1960 Print
    1959 Mason City
    1960 Print · USGS
    Mason City at the end of the fifties reveals a bustling industrial landscape shaped by its river and rail corridors. Researchers can trace the mid-century growth of local neighborhoods and find specific landmarks like Elmwood Cemetery, Asbury Park, and School No 5.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1959 Map of Mason City, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Mason City, 1961 Print
    1959 Mason City
    1961 Print · USGS
    North Central Iowa’s rail and river networks are captured here during the late fifties, centered on the bustling hub of Mason City. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schools and cemeteries like Bath Sch No 9 and Rock Falls Cem alongside the industrial Claypits.
  16. 1959 Map of Nora Springs, 1966 Print
    1959 Map of Nora Springs, 1966 Print
    1959 Nora Springs
    1966 Print · USGS
    Nora Springs and the Shell Rock River valley are captured here in the late fifties at a peak of mid-century rail and river industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail lines, find Spring Grove Cem, or locate the Spotts Landing Field.
  19. 1959 Map of Hanford, 1966 Print
    1959 Map of Hanford, 1966 Print
    1959 Hanford
    1966 Print · USGS
    Cerro Gordo County agricultural life and rail commerce intersect at the close of the 1950s. Genealogists can trace family lands near Hanford and Hurley, or locate old school sites like Bath Sch No 9 and Sch No 3.
  22. 1972 Map of Clear Lake East, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Clear Lake East, 1975 Print
    1972 Clear Lake East
    1975 Print · USGS
    North central Iowa’s agricultural and industrial hub is captured in the early seventies as the connection between two growing cities solidifies. Researchers can locate the Lincoln Cem, the Mason City Municipal Airport, and the rail junction at Emery.
  25. 1985 Map of Mason City
    1985 Map of Mason City
    1985 Mason City
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota borderlands are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a region defined by agricultural drainage and rail heritage. Genealogists and historians can trace the grid of rural townships and find local landmarks like Pilot Knob State Park, Nora Springs, and Clear Lake State Park.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 2010 Map of Hanford, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hanford, 2010 Print
    2010 Hanford
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Mason City Junction, Cameron, and other nearby areas
  31. 2010 Map of Mason City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mason City, 2010 Print
    2010 Mason City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Plymouth, Plymouth Junction, and other nearby areas
  34. 2010 Map of Nora Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Nora Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 Nora Springs
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Nora Springs, Plymouth, and other nearby areas
  37. 2010 Map of Clear Lake East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Clear Lake East, 2010 Print
    2010 Clear Lake East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Clear Lake, Emery, and other nearby areas
  40. 2013 Map of Mason City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mason City, 2013 Print
    2013 Mason City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Plymouth, Plymouth Junction, and other nearby areas
  43. 2013 Map of Hanford, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hanford, 2013 Print
    2013 Hanford
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Mason City Junction, Cameron, and other nearby areas
  46. 2013 Map of Clear Lake East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Clear Lake East, 2013 Print
    2013 Clear Lake East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Clear Lake, Emery, and other nearby areas
  49. 2013 Map of Nora Springs, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Nora Springs, 2013 Print
    2013 Nora Springs
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Nora Springs, Plymouth, and other nearby areas
  52. 2015 Map of Nora Springs, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Nora Springs, 2015 Print
    2015 Nora Springs
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Nora Springs, Plymouth, and other nearby areas
  55. 2015 Map of Hanford, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hanford, 2015 Print
    2015 Hanford
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Mason City Junction, Cameron, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Mason City, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mason City, 2015 Print
    2015 Mason City
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Plymouth, Plymouth Junction, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Clear Lake East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Clear Lake East, 2015 Print
    2015 Clear Lake East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Clear Lake, Emery, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Nora Springs, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Nora Springs, 2018 Print
    2018 Nora Springs
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Nora Springs, Plymouth, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Mason City, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Mason City, 2018 Print
    2018 Mason City
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Plymouth, Plymouth Junction, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Clear Lake East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Clear Lake East, 2018 Print
    2018 Clear Lake East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Clear Lake, Emery, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Hanford, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hanford, 2018 Print
    2018 Hanford
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Mason City, including Mason City Junction, Cameron, and other nearby areas
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