1900s (20th Century) Maps of Ottawa, Iowa

Explore 8 historic maps of Ottawa from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Ottawa's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
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Start exploring Ottawa's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Ottawa, IA maps

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  1. 1950 Map of New Virginia, 1978 Print
    1950 Map of New Virginia, 1978 Print
    1950 New Virginia
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Osceola, New Virginia, and other nearby areas

  2. 1952 Map of New Virginia
    1952 Map of New Virginia
    1952 New Virginia
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Osceola, New Virginia, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  5. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  6. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  7. 1983 Map of Woodburn, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Woodburn, 1984 Print
    1983 Woodburn
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Woodburn, Jay, and other nearby areas

  8. 1984 Map of Indianola
    1984 Map of Indianola
    1984 Indianola
    1984 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottawa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

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