Old Maps of Monona, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Monona with 12 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Monona has changed over the decades.


Monona, IA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 La Crosse
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and the Upper Mississippi valley are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate riverfront sites like Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Camp McCoy Military Reservation.

  5. 1971 Map of Monona, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Monona, 1973 Print
    1971 Monona
    1973 Print · USGS
    Clayton and Allamakee Counties are shown in the early seventies as the region's agricultural and rail patterns remained firmly established. Researchers can find numerous family-history sites like Pioneer Cem and Hardin Cem, or trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific railroad.

  6. 1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 La Crosse
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of deep coulees and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints from La Crosse to smaller hamlets like Newburg Corners and Witoka.

  7. 1985 Map of Decorah
    1985 Map of Decorah
    1985 Decorah
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa and western Wisconsin in the mid-eighties show a landscape of high bluffs and river valleys shaped by the Upper Iowa and Mississippi Rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad or locate the National Cemetery and the ancient earthworks at Effigy Mounds National Monument.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 2010 Map of Monona, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Monona, 2010 Print
    2010 Monona
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Monona, including Luana, Hardin, and other nearby areas

  9. 2013 Map of Monona, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Monona, 2013 Print
    2013 Monona
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Monona, including Luana, Hardin, and other nearby areas

  10. 2015 Map of Monona, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Monona, 2015 Print
    2015 Monona
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Monona, including Luana, Hardin, and other nearby areas

  11. 2018 Map of Monona, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Monona, 2018 Print
    2018 Monona
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Monona, including Luana, Hardin, and other nearby areas

  12. 2022 Map of Monona, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Monona, 2022 Print
    2022 Monona
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the turn of the decade reveals a landscape of established townships and deep-rooted family history. Researchers can trace genealogical sites from the Monona Cem to the Luana Lutheran Cem, or locate the historic settlement of Hardin.

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