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Old Maps of Elkader, Iowa

Explore 12 old maps of Elkader, 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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Elkader, 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 2010 Map of Elkader, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Elkader, 2010 Print
    2010 Elkader
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkader, including Mederville, Osborne, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of Elkader, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Elkader, 2013 Print
    2013 Elkader
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkader, including Mederville, Osborne, and other nearby areas
  28. 2015 Map of Elkader, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Elkader, 2015 Print
    2015 Elkader
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkader, including Mederville, Osborne, and other nearby areas
  31. 2018 Map of Elkader, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Elkader, 2018 Print
    2018 Elkader
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkader, including Mederville, Osborne, and other nearby areas
  34. 2022 Map of Elkader, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Elkader, 2022 Print
    2022 Elkader
    2022 Print · USGS
    Elkader and the surrounding river valleys are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showcasing the enduring settlement patterns of Clayton County. Researchers can trace family history through a high density of rural burial sites, such as Dohrer Cem, Watkins Cem, and Osborne Cem.
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