Join Free

Old Maps of Clayton County, Iowa

Explore 129 old maps of Clayton County, spanning from 1900 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

What you can do with these maps:

  • See how Clayton County changed over time: Compare historical maps to modern-day views to trace roads, homesites, rail lines & more.
  • View detailed metadata: Each map includes creators, publishers, year, scale, and archive source.
  • Overlay maps with satellite & LiDAR: Visualize the past alongside modern tools to explore terrain & human change.
  • Trusted historical sources: Maps sourced from the USGS, Library of Congress, and other archives.
  • Access maps your way: View online, download high-res files, or order prints for personal or research use.

Start exploring old maps of Clayton County to uncover forgotten places, hidden landmarks, and the deep history beneath your feet.

Clayton County, IA maps

(129)
  1. 1900 Map of Lancaster
    1900 Map of Lancaster
    1900 Lancaster
    1900 Print · USGS
    Grant County and the Mississippi River bluffs are captured at the close of the nineteenth century, showing a landscape of river towns and ridge-top farms. Researchers can trace the early rail corridors and vanished river landings from Cassville and Potosi to the county seat at Lancaster.
  4. 1901 Map of Oelwein
    1901 Map of Oelwein
    1901 Oelwein
    1901 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the turn of the century was a bustling network of rail-side towns and river valleys. Genealogists can trace family locations across dozens of early settlements like Strawberry Point, Hawkeye, and the railroad junction at Oelwein.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1902 Map of Elkader
    1902 Map of Elkader
    1902 Elkader
    1902 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the turn of the century is defined by the deep river valleys of the Mississippi, Turkey, and Volga. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines and early settlements like Elkader, Guttenberg, and Elkport as they appeared in 1898.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1903 Map of Waukon
    1903 Map of Waukon
    1903 Waukon
    1903 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi River valley comes alive in the early 1900s, showing a landscape of steep bluffs, river landings, and early rail lines. You can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul RR to the county seat at Waukon or find old riverfront points like Harpers Ferry and Lansing.
    5 unique versions available
  13. 1904 Map of Lancaster, 1953 Print
    1904 Map of Lancaster, 1953 Print
    1904 Lancaster
    1953 Print · USGS
    Southwest Wisconsin and its neighboring river lands are shown at the turn of the century as railroads began to dominate the ridge tops. Researchers can trace the development of the river-and-rail economy through sites like Spechts Ferry, Sinsinawa Mound, and Lancaster.
  16. 1906 Map of Decorah
    1906 Map of Decorah
    1906 Decorah
    1906 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the turn of the century was a land of intricate river valleys and vital railroad junctions. Genealogists can trace the early rail-and-river economy through landmarks like Decorah, the historic site of Fort Atkinson, and the junction at Calmar.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1908 Map of Lancaster
    1908 Map of Lancaster
    1908 Lancaster
    1908 Print · USGS
    Grant County and the Mississippi River border appear in the first decade of the twentieth century, when river crossings and new rail lines defined local commerce. Researchers can trace the landings at Spechts Ferry and Mc Cartney or locate early settlements like British Hollow and Beetown.
    5 unique versions available
  22. 1929 Map of Prairie Du Chien, 1963 Print
    1929 Map of Prairie Du Chien, 1963 Print
    1929 Prairie Du Chien
    1963 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley of Crawford County at the end of the twenties shows a landscape of complex sloughs and rugged ridges. Genealogists can locate family schoolhouses like Frenchtown Sch and Hazen Corners Sch or trace the early rail lines through Prairie du Chien.
  25. 1932 Map of Prairie Du Chien
    1932 Map of Prairie Du Chien
    1932 Prairie Du Chien
    1932 Print · USGS
    Crawford County at the confluence of the two great rivers in the early thirties shows a landscape of ridge-top schools and bustling riverfront rail towns. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Wrights Ferry, Hazen Corners, or rural outposts like Lamer Ridge Sch.
    4 unique versions available
  28. 1955 Map of Cassville, 1957 Print
    1955 Map of Cassville, 1957 Print
    1955 Cassville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Mid-century life along the Mississippi River bluffs is captured here as the transition from one-room schools to larger districts begins. Genealogists can trace family roots at St Charles Cem and Advent Ch or locate discontinued sites like Hefel Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1957 Map of Turkey River, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Turkey River, 1959 Print
    1957 Turkey River
    1959 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the confluence of the Turkey and Mississippi Rivers shows a landscape of deep hollows and river-bottom railroads in the late fifties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Johns Cem, the settlement of Millville, and the Goshen Ch.
    3 unique versions available
  34. 1957 Map of Colesburg, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Colesburg, 1959 Print
    1957 Colesburg
    1959 Print · USGS
    The tri-county border area of Northeast Iowa is captured here during the late 1950s, showing the rural landscape around Colesburg. Family historians can locate several burial sites and country churches, including Oak Hill Cem, Zion Ch, and the remote Hanna Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 La Crosse
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Wisconsin and Iowa is captured here during the late seventies, showing the intricate river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate landmarks like Grandad Bluff and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Dubuque or locate the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Lock and Dam No 11.
  43. 1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Dubuque
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the convergence of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Trace mid-century rail lines like the Chicago Great Western Ry and explore sites like the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Backbone State Park.
  46. 1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 La Crosse
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area at the start of the 1960s reveals a complex network of river towns and rail lines along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like New Amsterdam and Wyattville or locate major landmarks like Camp McCoy Military Reservation and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
  49. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the Mississippi River bluffs. Genealogists and historians can locate Numerous lead and zinc mines, the New Melleray Abbey Monastery, and rural hubs like Saint Olaf.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1962 Map of Clayton
    1962 Map of Clayton
    1962 Clayton
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi riverfront in the early sixties is defined by a dense network of islands and competing rail lines. Genealogists can locate family sites at the Norwegian Ch Cem or Clayton Cem while tracing the old river village of Clayton.
    3 unique versions available
  55. 1962 Map of Garnavillo, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Garnavillo, 1964 Print
    1962 Garnavillo
    1964 Print · USGS
    Garnavillo and its surrounding townships show a classic Iowa farm landscape in the early sixties, defined by steep hollows and high ridges. Genealogists can locate several family and parish burial sites, including St Joseph Cem, St Michael Cem, and the small settlement at Ceres.
  58. 1962 Map of Bagley, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Bagley, 1964 Print
    1962 Bagley
    1964 Print · USGS
    The confluence of the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers comes to life in the early sixties, showing the vital rail-and-river hub of Grant County. Genealogists can trace the rural landscape near Bagley, Brodtville, and family sites like Lumpkin Cem.
  61. 1962 Map of Guttenberg, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Guttenberg, 1964 Print
    1962 Guttenberg
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor appears in transition during the early sixties, marking the state line between Iowa and Wisconsin. Trace old rail lines, family burial sites like Scott Cem, and river navigation landmarks including Lock and Dam No 10.
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1964 Map of Littleport, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Littleport, 1967 Print
    1964 Littleport
    1967 Print · USGS
    Clayton County’s river valleys are captured here in the mid-1960s as rural life centered on the winding waters of the Turkey and Volga Rivers. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of Communia, the riverside site of Motor, and burial sites like St Joseph Cem.
  67. 1964 Map of Edgewood, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Edgewood, 1967 Print
    1964 Edgewood
    1967 Print · USGS
    Edgewood sits at the crossroads of Clayton and Delaware counties in the mid-1960s, surrounded by deeply dissected hollows and creek beds. Genealogists and local historians can trace old homesteads near Noble Cem and Green Hill Cem or follow the route of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.
  70. 1964 Map of Garber, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Garber, 1967 Print
    1964 Garber
    1967 Print · USGS
    Garber and Elkport appear in the mid-1960s at the meeting of the Turkey and Volga rivers during a time of steady rural life. Genealogists can trace family heritage through local burial sites like Mount Harmony Cem, Zion Cem, and Ebenezer Cem.
  73. 1964 Map of Elkader, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Elkader, 1967 Print
    1964 Elkader
    1967 Print · USGS
    Elkader and the winding Turkey River valley are captured here during the mid-1960s as the regional landscape balanced agriculture and early aviation. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade and locate old family sites at Hartmann Cem or the rural Mederville settlement.
Showing maps 1-25 of 129

Top cities of Clayton County

See more

Frequently asked questions

  • What are the different types of historical maps available for Clayton County?
  • What is the oldest map of Clayton County?
  • Where can I purchase historical maps of Clayton County for my home or office?
  • Where can I download high-res historical maps of Clayton County?
  • Are there historical topographic maps available for Clayton County?
  • Is there historical aerial imagery available for Clayton County?
  • Where are historical maps of Clayton County sourced from?