1960s Maps of Cherokee County, Iowa
Explore 11 historic maps of Cherokee County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.
Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Cherokee County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.
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Start exploring Cherokee County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.
Cherokee County, IA maps
(11)- 1969 Map of Pierson, 1971 Print
1969 Pierson1971 Print · USGSThe rural landscape of Woodbury and Plymouth counties is captured here in the late sixties, centered on the village of Pierson. Researchers can trace the path of the Illinois Central Railroad Grade or locate early community centers like Grand Meadow Sch and Meadow Star Ch. - 1969 Map of Aurelia, 1971 Print
1969 Aurelia1971 Print · USGSAurelia and its surrounding townships are captured in the late sixties as a thriving rail-centered agricultural community. Researchers can trace family sites near Pleasant Hill Cem, follow the Illinois Central line, or locate the Campground Larson Lake County Park. - 1969 Map of Cleghorn, 1971 Print
1969 Cleghorn1971 Print · USGSCherokee County agriculture and transit are captured here in the late sixties as the Illinois Central railroad serves the prairie. Trace the homesteads and infrastructure surrounding Cleghorn, Meriden, and family landmarks like Leos Pond. - 1969 Map of Fielding, 1971 Print
1969 Fielding1971 Print · USGSCherokee and Plymouth counties are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by the winding Little Sioux River. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Fielding settlement and rural landmarks like Mt Pleasant Ch and Trinity Cem. - 1969 Map of Marcus, 1971 Print
1969 Marcus1971 Print · USGSMarcus and the surrounding Northwest Iowa townships are shown here in the late sixties at a peak of agricultural development. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Holy Name Cem and Trinity Ch or follow the Illinois Central rail line. - 1969 Map of Cherokee South, 1971 Print
1969 Cherokee South1971 Print · USGSCherokee and the surrounding Iowa townships appear in the late 1960s as the regional hub of the Little Sioux River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks from Mt Olive Ch and Lincoln Sch to the grounds of Oak Hill Cemetery. - 1969 Map of Granville East, 1971 Print
1969 Granville East1971 Print · USGSNorthwest Iowa's farm country comes into focus in the late sixties, where rail lines and section roads define the prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at St Josephs Cem or locate the village of Germantown near Whiskey Creek. - 1969 Map of Galva, 1971 Print
1969 Galva1971 Print · USGSAgricultural life in Ida County centered on Galva during the late sixties, where the railroad and river valleys shaped the local landscape. Genealogists and researchers can locate family plots at Diamond Cem or trace the course of the Chicago and North Western line. - 1969 Map of Quimby SE, 1971 Print
1969 Quimby SE1971 Print · USGSNorthwestern Iowa farmland at the end of the 1960s reveals a landscape of rural sections and expanding towns. Genealogists can trace family land across Griggs township and locate the Silver Cem and Holstein Cem near the town of Holstein. - 1969 Map of Washta, 1971 Print
1969 Washta1971 Print · USGSThe Little Sioux River valley in northwestern Iowa is captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape of river-bend parks and rail-connected towns. Researchers can trace family sites at Sunset View Cem, find the old Willow Sch, or follow the Illinois Central through Washta. - 1969 Map of Quimby, 1971 Print
1969 Quimby1971 Print · USGSQuimby and the southeastern Cherokee County landscape are captured here in the late sixties, centered on the Little Sioux River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Illinois Central railroad corridor through Quimby and locate local landmarks like Mary Hill and the river-side Gravel Pits.
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