2000s (21st Century) Maps of Thornton, Iowa

Explore 10 historic maps of Thornton from the 2000s (21st Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 2000s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Thornton, IA maps

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  1. 2010 Map of Thornton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Thornton, 2010 Print
    2010 Thornton
    2010 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heart of Cerro Gordo County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the towns of Thornton and Meservey. Researchers can trace local burial sites at Pleasant View Cemetery and follow the paths of Flay Creek and Otter Creek.

  2. 2010 Map of Swaledale, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Swaledale, 2010 Print
    2010 Swaledale
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural agricultural landscapes of North Central Iowa are documented here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Swaledale Post Office, Richland Lutheran Cemetery, and the groves along Bailey Creek.

  3. 2013 Map of Thornton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Thornton, 2013 Print
    2013 Thornton
    2013 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, this part of Cerro Gordo County remains a portrait of heartland agricultural life. Researchers can trace the street layouts of Thornton and Meservey or follow the paths of Bailey Cr and Otter Cr through the fields.

  4. 2013 Map of Swaledale, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Swaledale, 2013 Print
    2013 Swaledale
    2013 Print · USGS
    This rural portion of Cerro Gordo County is centered on the town of Swaledale as it appeared in the early 2010s. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family lands bounded by W Br Beaverdam Cr or located along Arthur St and Main St.

  5. 2015 Map of Swaledale, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Swaledale, 2015 Print
    2015 Swaledale
    2015 Print · USGS
    Swaledale and the surrounding Iowa farmstead grid are captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the intersection of agricultural land and rural townships. Local historians can trace family locations near the Richland Lutheran Cem or along the banks of Bailey Creek.

  6. 2015 Map of Thornton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Thornton, 2015 Print
    2015 Thornton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Thornton and Meservey are the primary settlements in this rural Iowa landscape during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Pleasant View Cem and the waterways of Bailey Cr and Otter Cr.

  7. 2018 Map of Swaledale, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Swaledale, 2018 Print
    2018 Swaledale
    2018 Print · USGS
    The agricultural borderlands of Cerro Gordo and Franklin counties are shown here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and historians can trace local roots at Pleasant Valley Township Cem, Richland Lutheran Cem, and the rural community of Swaledale.

  8. 2018 Map of Thornton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Thornton, 2018 Print
    2018 Thornton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Thornton and Meservey are captured here during the late 2010s, showing the intersection of rural township life and a sophisticated drainage network. Researchers can trace family sites near Pleasant View Cem or follow the paths of Bailey Cr and Otter Cr.

  9. 2022 Map of Thornton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Thornton, 2022 Print
    2022 Thornton
    2022 Print · USGS
    The agricultural plains of Cerro Gordo County are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the legacy of the rails along the Railroad R.O.W. Corridor Trl or locate family roots at Pleasant View Cem and Meservey Cem.

  10. 2022 Map of Swaledale, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Swaledale, 2022 Print
    2022 Swaledale
    2022 Print · USGS
    The agricultural plains of Cerro Gordo and Franklin Counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Richland Lutheran Cem and Shobes Grove Cem or follow the path of the Railroad R.O.W. Corridor Trl.

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