Old Maps of Spencer, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 27 historic maps of Spencer. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Spencer, IA maps
(27)- 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
1954 Fairmont1967 Print · USGSThe prairie landscape of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Coteau des Prairies. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-connected growth of Fairmont and Blue Earth or locate family roots near St Kilian Ch and Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge.3 unique versions available - 1958 Map of Fairmont
1958 Fairmont1958 Print · USGSThe borderlands of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and rail-line commerce. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Lakeside Laboratory, Gridley Station, and the Bancroft Wildlife Refuge across the prairie. - 1966 Map of Spencer, 1967 Print
1966 Spencer1967 Print · USGSSpencer and the surrounding Clay County prairies thrived as a rail and river hub in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Riverside Cemetery, local schools such as North School, and landmarks including the County Fairground.2 unique versions available - 1966 Map of Gillett Grove, 1967 Print
1966 Gillett Grove1967 Print · USGSClay County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-1960s as the river-and-rail economy centered on Gillett Grove remained in full swing. Researchers can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad line or find the Rose Hill Cem. - 1966 Map of Greenville, 1967 Print
1966 Greenville1967 Print · USGSClay County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-sixties, dominated by the diagonal path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad. Genealogists can locate family sites at Lincoln Cem and Lutheran Cem or trace the early plats of Rossie and Greenville. - 1966 Map of Dickens, 1967 Print
1966 Dickens1967 Print · USGSClay County's rural townships and rail corridors are preserved here as they appeared in the mid-1960s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Dickens and Langdon or locate landmarks like Fairview Cem and Kingdom Hall. - 1985 Map of Iowa Great Lakes
1985 Iowa Great Lakes1985 Print · USGSNorthwest Iowa’s glacial lakes and prairie towns are captured here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape balanced between agriculture and lakeside recreation. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites near Holman Cem or trace the early rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.2 unique versions available - 2010 Map of Gillett Grove, 2010 Print
2010 Gillett Grove2010 Print · USGSGillett Grove sits at a bend in the Little Sioux River during the first decade of the millennium. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Rosehill Cemetery and the Gillett Grove Post Office among the section roads of Clay County. - 2010 Map of Greenville, 2010 Print
2010 Greenville2010 Print · USGSClay County at the start of the 2010s reveals a structured landscape of prairie farmsteads and small rural communities. Genealogists can trace family land near Greenville and Rossie or locate burial sites at Prairie Creek Cemetery and Lincoln Cemetery. - 2010 Map of Spencer, 2010 Print
2010 Spencer2010 Print · USGSSpencer and its surrounding Clay County townships appear in this recent survey during a period of steady growth. Researchers can trace property lines and civic sites like the Clay County Fairground, Riverside Cemetery, and the Fostoria Post Office near the northern border. - 2010 Map of Dickens, 2010 Print
2010 Dickens2010 Print · USGSClay County's rural prairie and river bottoms are captured here during the first decade of the millennium. Researchers can trace family ties at Fairview Cemetery or locate historic sites in Dickens, Langdon, and the settlement of Prospect. - 2013 Map of Greenville, 2013 Print
2013 Greenville2013 Print · USGSClay County's rural character and small-town footprints are captured here just after the turn of the millennium. Genealogists and historians can trace the streets of Rossie and Greenville or follow the natural drainage of Prairie Cr and Willow Cr. - 2013 Map of Dickens, 2013 Print
2013 Dickens2013 Print · USGSClay County's agricultural prairie and wetland geography are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town layouts of Dickens and Langdon or locate landmarks like the Oneota Little Sioux Access. - 2013 Map of Spencer, 2013 Print
2013 Spencer2013 Print · USGSThe Clay County seat and its surroundings are captured here just over a decade ago, showing the intersection of river valleys and prairie infrastructure. Trace the transition from rural landmarks like Cromwell Centre to civic spaces like the Clay County Fairground and Spencer Municipal Airport. - 2013 Map of Gillett Grove, 2013 Print
2013 Gillett Grove2013 Print · USGSGillett Grove and the surrounding Clay County prairies are shown in detail during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local landmarks like the Little Sioux River and the small-town street grid of Gillett Grove, including Railway St. - 2015 Map of Greenville, 2015 Print
2015 Greenville2015 Print · USGSClay County at the mid-point of the 2010s reveals a structured agricultural landscape south of the regional hub of Spencer. Local historians can trace the development of small communities like Rossie and Greenville or locate family sites at Swedish Lutheran Cem and Lincoln Cem. - 2015 Map of Gillett Grove, 2015 Print
2015 Gillett Grove2015 Print · USGSClay County's rural landscape is captured here in the mid-2010s, centered on the small community of Gillett Grove. Genealogists and local historians can trace the area's geography around Rosehill Cem and the winding course of the Little Sioux River. - 2015 Map of Dickens, 2015 Print
2015 Dickens2015 Print · USGSClay County at the mid-point of the twenty-tens reveals a landscape of precision farming and ancient glacial waterways. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks like Fairview Cem or explore the drainage of Dan Green Slough and the Little Sioux River. - 2015 Map of Spencer, 2015 Print
2015 Spencer2015 Print · USGSSpencer and the surrounding Clay County farmland appear here during the mid-2010s, centered on the confluence of two major rivers. Genealogists and local historians can locate Riverside Cem, the northern settlement of Fostoria, and the Spencer Municipal Airport. - 2018 Map of Spencer, 2018 Print
2018 Spencer2018 Print · USGSClay County at the end of the 2010s shows a landscape defined by the winding Little Sioux River and the growing hub of Spencer. Local history researchers can trace the locations of Riverside Cem, the Spencer Municipal Airport, and the outskirts of Fostoria. - 2018 Map of Gillett Grove, 2018 Print
2018 Gillett Grove2018 Print · USGSClay County at the end of the second decade of the 21st century reveals a landscape shaped by the Little Sioux River and its many tributaries. Researchers can locate family sites near Gillett Grove or trace early burials at Rosehill Cem and winding watercourses like Lexington Cr. - 2018 Map of Dickens, 2018 Print
2018 Dickens2018 Print · USGSThe rural agricultural landscapes of Clay County are captured here just before the end of the twenty-tens. Researchers can trace the watercourses of Big Muddy Cr and the Little Sioux River while locating local landmarks like Dickens Cem and the village of Langdon. - 2018 Map of Greenville, 2018 Print
2018 Greenville2018 Print · USGSClay County's rural townships are captured in this recent survey of the agricultural landscape south of Spencer. Researchers can locate several historic burial sites, including Swedish Lutheran Cem and Lincoln Cem, near the quiet hubs of Rossie and Greenville. - 2022 Map of Spencer, 2022 Print
2022 Spencer2022 Print · USGSClay County’s agricultural and civic center is captured in the early 2020s as Spencer continues its role as a regional hub. Researchers can locate established landmarks like the Clay County Courthouse and trace the paths of the Little Sioux River and Ocheyedan River. - 2022 Map of Gillett Grove, 2022 Print
2022 Gillett Grove2022 Print · USGSClay County at the start of the 2020s remains a landscape defined by the winding Little Sioux River and organized rural townships. Researchers can trace the layout of Gillett Grove, locate the Rosehill Cem, and follow the path of Elk Cr.
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