Old Maps of Clayton, Iowa

Explore 12 old maps of Clayton, spanning from 1902 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.

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Clayton, IA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Dubuque
    1976 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois come alive during the mid-seventies, showing a region built on river commerce and mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central railroad or locate heritage sites like the New Melleray Abbey Monastery and Backbone State Park.

  7. 1984 Map of Oelwein, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Oelwein, 1985 Print
    1984 Oelwein
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa and the Mississippi riverfront appear in detail during the 1980s, showing a land defined by deep river valleys and high ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate rural sites like St Sebald Ch and Quaker Mill Pond.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2010 Map of Clayton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Clayton, 2010 Print
    2010 Clayton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Clayton, including Bridgeport, Wyalusing, and other nearby areas

  9. 2013 Map of Clayton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Clayton, 2013 Print
    2013 Clayton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Clayton, including Bridgeport, Wyalusing, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Clayton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Clayton, 2015 Print
    2015 Clayton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Clayton, including Bridgeport, Wyalusing, and other nearby areas

  11. 2018 Map of Clayton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Clayton, 2018 Print
    2018 Clayton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Clayton, including Bridgeport, Wyalusing, and other nearby areas

  12. 2022 Map of Clayton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Clayton, 2022 Print
    2022 Clayton
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Upper Mississippi riverfront near the Iowa-Wisconsin border is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate family names at the Norwegian Church Cem or Jenkins Cem and trace the bluffside limits of Effigy Mounds National Monument.

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