Old Maps of Ottawa, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ottawa with 8 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Ottawa has changed over the decades.


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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