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1970s Maps of Clay County, Iowa

Explore 16 historic maps of Clay County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Clay County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, 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 Clay County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Clay County, IA maps

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  1. 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
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 1971 Map of Peterson, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Peterson, 1973 Print
    1971 Peterson
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Peterson, Buena Vista County, and other nearby areas
  34. 1971 Map of Webb, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Webb, 1973 Print
    1971 Webb
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Webb, Buena Vista County, and other nearby areas
  37. 1971 Map of Sutherland East, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Sutherland East, 1973 Print
    1971 Sutherland East
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Sutherland, Waterman, and other nearby areas
  40. 1972 Map of Terril, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Terril, 1974 Print
    1972 Terril
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Terril, Dickinson County, and other nearby areas
  43. 1972 Map of Silver Lake, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Silver Lake, 1974 Print
    1972 Silver Lake
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Palo Alto County, United States, and other nearby areas
  46. 1972 Map of Ruthven, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Ruthven, 1974 Print
    1972 Ruthven
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Clay County, including Ruthven, Palo Alto County, and other nearby areas
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