Historical Maps of Clay County, Iowa

What stories do these 40 old maps tell about Clay County's past? From 1954 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Clay County's history through maps:

  • Trace Clay County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Clay County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Clay County, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Fairmont
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Worthington, Spencer, and other nearby areas

  2. 1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Fort Dodge
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and other nearby areas

  3. 1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Fort Dodge
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and other nearby areas

  4. 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1975 Print
    1954 Map of Fairmont, 1975 Print
    1954 Fairmont
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Worthington, Spencer, and other nearby areas

  5. 1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1976 Print
    1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1976 Print
    1954 Fort Dodge
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and other nearby areas

  6. 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1976 Print
    1954 Map of Fairmont, 1976 Print
    1954 Fairmont
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Worthington, Spencer, and other nearby areas

  7. 1957 Map of Fort Dodge
    1957 Map of Fort Dodge
    1957 Fort Dodge
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and other nearby areas

  8. 1958 Map of Fort Dodge
    1958 Map of Fort Dodge
    1958 Fort Dodge
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and other nearby areas

  9. 1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Fairmont
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Worthington, Spencer, and other nearby areas

  10. 1966 Map of Spencer, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Spencer, 1967 Print
    1966 Spencer
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Spencer, Fostoria, and other nearby areas

  11. 1966 Map of Gillett Grove, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Gillett Grove, 1967 Print
    1966 Gillett Grove
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Spencer, Gillett Grove, and other nearby areas

  12. 1966 Map of Greenville, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Greenville, 1967 Print
    1966 Greenville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Spencer, Greenville, and other nearby areas

  13. 1966 Map of Dickens, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Dickens, 1967 Print
    1966 Dickens
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Spencer, Dickens, and other nearby areas

  14. 1966 Map of Spencer, 1983 Print
    1966 Map of Spencer, 1983 Print
    1966 Spencer
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Spencer, Fostoria, and other nearby areas

  15. 1970 Map of Milford, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Milford, 1972 Print
    1970 Milford
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Milford, Arnolds Park, and other nearby areas

  16. 1970 Map of Hartley SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hartley SW, 1972 Print
    1970 Hartley SW
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including O'Brien County, United States, and other nearby areas

  17. 1970 Map of Everly, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Everly, 1972 Print
    1970 Everly
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Everly, United States, and other nearby areas

  18. 1970 Map of Hartley, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Hartley, 1972 Print
    1970 Hartley
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Hartley, Moneta, and other nearby areas

  19. 1970 Map of Royal, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Royal, 1972 Print
    1970 Royal
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Royal, United States, and other nearby areas

  20. 1970 Map of Spirit Lake SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Spirit Lake SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Spirit Lake SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Milford, Arnolds Park, and other nearby areas

  21. 1970 Map of Lake Park SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Lake Park SE, 1972 Print
    1970 Lake Park SE
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Hagerty, Wallace, and other nearby areas

  22. 1970 Map of May City, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of May City, 1972 Print
    1970 May City
    1972 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including May City, Dickinson County, and other nearby areas

  23. 1970 Map of Milford, 1983 Print
    1970 Map of Milford, 1983 Print
    1970 Milford
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Milford, Arnolds Park, and other nearby areas

  24. 1971 Map of Sioux Rapids, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Sioux Rapids, 1973 Print
    1971 Sioux Rapids
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Sioux Rapids, Linn Grove, and other nearby areas

  25. 1971 Map of Rush Lake West, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Rush Lake West, 1973 Print
    1971 Rush Lake West
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Leverett, Buena Vista County, and other nearby areas

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