Old Maps of Ventura, Iowa

Explore 16 old maps of Ventura, 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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Ventura, 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1972 Map of Clear Lake West
    1972 Map of Clear Lake West
    1972 Clear Lake West
    1972 Print · USGS
    The western shores of Clear Lake were well-established by the early seventies, balancing lakeside recreation with a busy rail corridor. Researchers can trace local genealogy at Grant Cem or locate former campus sites like Central Sch and Jr High Sch.

  5. 1972 Map of Ventura Heights, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Ventura Heights, 1975 Print
    1972 Ventura Heights
    1975 Print · USGS
    Clear Lake's northern and western reaches were well-established for leisure and rural living by the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace the development of Ventura, locate family sites near the Lake Side Ch, or map early property lines in Union township.

  6. 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

  7. 2010 Map of Clear Lake West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Clear Lake West, 2010 Print
    2010 Clear Lake West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Ventura, including Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2010 Map of Ventura Heights, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ventura Heights, 2010 Print
    2010 Ventura Heights
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Ventura, including Clear Lake, Ventura Heights, and other nearby areas

  9. 2013 Map of Clear Lake West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Clear Lake West, 2013 Print
    2013 Clear Lake West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ventura, including Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2013 Map of Ventura Heights, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ventura Heights, 2013 Print
    2013 Ventura Heights
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ventura, including Clear Lake, Ventura Heights, and other nearby areas

  11. 2015 Map of Ventura Heights, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ventura Heights, 2015 Print
    2015 Ventura Heights
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ventura, including Clear Lake, Ventura Heights, and other nearby areas

  12. 2015 Map of Clear Lake West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Clear Lake West, 2015 Print
    2015 Clear Lake West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ventura, including Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, and other nearby areas

  13. 2018 Map of Clear Lake West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Clear Lake West, 2018 Print
    2018 Clear Lake West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ventura, including Clear Lake, Cerro Gordo County, and other nearby areas

  14. 2018 Map of Ventura Heights, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ventura Heights, 2018 Print
    2018 Ventura Heights
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ventura, including Clear Lake, Ventura Heights, and other nearby areas

  15. 2022 Map of Clear Lake West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Clear Lake West, 2022 Print
    2022 Clear Lake West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Cerro Gordo County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape where lakeside leisure at Clear Lake meets steady prairie agriculture. Researchers can trace the layout of Ventura or find family history at Grant Cem and along Buddy Holly Pl.

  16. 2022 Map of Ventura Heights, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Ventura Heights, 2022 Print
    2022 Ventura Heights
    2022 Print · USGS
    Clear Lake and its surrounding western communities are detailed here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace lakeshore developments at Ventura Heights, find family names at Clear Lake Township Cem, or explore natural features like Woodford Island.

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