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Old Maps of Portland, Iowa

Explore 11 old maps of Portland, 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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Portland, 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, 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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
  19. 2010 Map of Nora Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Nora Springs, 2010 Print
    2010 Nora Springs
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Portland, including Mason City, Nora Springs, and other nearby areas
  22. 2013 Map of Nora Springs, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Nora Springs, 2013 Print
    2013 Nora Springs
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Portland, including Mason City, Nora Springs, and other nearby areas
  25. 2015 Map of Nora Springs, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Nora Springs, 2015 Print
    2015 Nora Springs
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Portland, including Mason City, Nora Springs, and other nearby areas
  28. 2018 Map of Nora Springs, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Nora Springs, 2018 Print
    2018 Nora Springs
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Portland, including Mason City, Nora Springs, and other nearby areas
  31. 2022 Map of Nora Springs, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Nora Springs, 2022 Print
    2022 Nora Springs
    2022 Print · USGS
    Settled along the winding Shell Rock River in the early 2020s, this region shows the enduring agricultural and river-town patterns of Iowa. Trace local roots and landmarks between Nora Springs, Rock Falls, and Plymouth, including the Spring Grove Cem and Spotts Field.
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