Old Maps of Alta Vista, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 10 historic maps of Alta Vista. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Alta Vista.
Alta Vista, IA maps
(10)- 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
1954 Mason City1967 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1957 Map of Mason City
1957 Mason City1957 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1958 Map of Mason City
1958 Mason City1958 Print · USGSSouthern 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. - 1972 Map of Elma, 1976 Print
1972 Elma1976 Print · USGSThe rural border of Howard and Chickasaw counties comes into focus in the early 1970s as the rail and river networks shaped local life. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western line through Elma and Alta Vista, or locate Deerfield Cem near the river. - 1985 Map of Charles City
1985 Charles City1985 Print · USGSNorthern Iowa and the Minnesota borderlands are mapped here in the mid-1980s as a thriving network of rail-side towns and river valleys. Trace local history through the Reilly Settlement, Stacyville Junction, and aviation sites like Ellen Church Field.2 unique versions available - 2010 Map of Elma, 2010 Print
2010 Elma2010 Print · USGSCovers Alta Vista, including Elma, Deerfield, and other nearby areas - 2013 Map of Elma, 2013 Print
2013 Elma2013 Print · USGSCovers Alta Vista, including Elma, Deerfield, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Elma, 2015 Print
2015 Elma2015 Print · USGSCovers Alta Vista, including Elma, Deerfield, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Elma, 2018 Print
2018 Elma2018 Print · USGSCovers Alta Vista, including Elma, Deerfield, and other nearby areas - 2022 Map of Elma, 2022 Print
2022 Elma2022 Print · USGSThe borderlands of Howard and Chickasaw counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the rural communities of Elma and Alta Vista. Genealogists can trace local roots at Calvary Cem or Deerfield Cem while following the valley of the Little Wapsipinicon River.
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