Old Maps of Davis County, Iowa

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Davis County, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1967 Print · USGS
    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands at mid-century reveal a landscape shaped by river valleys and the height of the regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Wabash railroad and locate old townsites like Mystic, Moulton, and Greentop.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1956 Map of Agency, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Agency, 1958 Print
    1956 Agency
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Iowa's river valleys and rail lines come alive in this mid-century portrait of Wapello County. Researchers can trace rural life through numerous one-room schoolhouses like O'Connor Sch and historic sites such as Alpine Log Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa rural life and the outskirts of Ottumwa are captured in the mid-fifties, before modern development reshaped the county lines. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Shaul Cem or Ormanville, and locate numerous vanished rural schoolhouses like Ogg Sch and Union Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of transition where rural schoolhouses and busy rail lines connected small farming communities. Researchers can trace family history at sites like Mars Hill Ch, Lester Cem, and the old rail stop at Drakesville (Station).
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Centerville
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of river-valley agriculture and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and small-town growth in Centerville, Kirksville, and along the Wabash railroad line.

  6. 1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Centerville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands come into focus during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by river valleys and intersecting rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through dozens of rural hubs like Bloomfield, Unionville, and Corydon.

  7. 1965 Map of Eldon, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Eldon, 1966 Print
    1965 Eldon
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the Des Moines River and a complex network of rail lines. Researchers can locate family sites at Gontermand Cem, trace the Old Railroad Grade, or explore the riverfront at Eldon.

  8. 1965 Map of Selma, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Selma, 1966 Print
    1965 Selma
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa's rural townships are documented here during the mid-sixties, centered on the Selma riverfront and the surrounding family farms. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local landmarks like Bethlehem Ch, Valley Sch, and Troy Cem.

  9. 1968 Map of Blakesburg NE, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Blakesburg NE, 1971 Print
    1968 Blakesburg NE
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa's rural townships in the late sixties remain centered around small parish churches and meandering creek beds. Trace local family history through the Jay Cem and Hopewell Cem, or follow the Milwaukee Road rail line.

  10. 1968 Map of Unionville, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Unionville, 1971 Print
    1968 Unionville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Appanoose and Davis counties are captured in the late sixties as a landscape of rural townships and rail corridors. Researchers can trace the legacy of local families at Eaton Cem and Taylor Cem or follow the route of the Old Railroad Grade.

  11. 1968 Map of Blakesburg, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Blakesburg, 1971 Print
    1968 Blakesburg
    1971 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa farm country and the town of Blakesburg appear here in the late sixties at a rare juncture of four counties. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like Eslinger Cem, Trussell Cem, and the Union Chapel school and church area.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1968 Map of Paris, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Paris, 1971 Print
    1968 Paris
    1971 Print · USGS
    Davis County's rural landscape is captured here in the late sixties, centered on the newly developed recreation areas around Wapello Lake. Researchers can trace old family roots at Paris Cem, Glassburner Cem, or Wesley Chapel Cem.

  13. 1970 Map of Brock, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Brock, 1972 Print
    1970 Brock
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Iowa borderlands come into focus in the early 1970s, showing a rural landscape defined by the winding forks of the Wyaconda River. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous burial sites like Hubbard Cem, Trinity Cem, and the small settlement at Brock.

  14. 1970 Map of Milton, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Milton, 1972 Print
    1970 Milton
    1972 Print · USGS
    Milton and Troy sit along the Davis and Van Buren county line during the early 1970s, a landscape shaped by prairie farming and seasonal river flows. Local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade past Plainview Sch and find family names near Oak Point Cem.

  15. 1979 Map of West Grove, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of West Grove, 1980 Print
    1979 West Grove
    1980 Print · USGS
    Davis County's agricultural heartland is documented in the late 1970s, showing the intersection of rail transit and rural life. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites such as Hetzler Cem and Morgan Cem or trace the Norfolk and Western line through West Grove.

  16. 1979 Map of Floris, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Floris, 1980 Print
    1979 Floris
    1980 Print · USGS
    Davis County in the late 1970s reveals a landscape of small rural settlements and deep creek valleys centered on the town of Floris. Researchers can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line and locate numerous family landmarks like Shuom Cem and Locust Grove Ch.
    2 unique versions available

  17. 1979 Map of Pulaski, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Pulaski, 1980 Print
    1979 Pulaski
    1980 Print · USGS
    Southern Davis County was a landscape of quiet township crossroads and river valleys in the late 1970s. Researchers can locate family roots at Union Cem, trace the defunct Old RR Grade, or find the Wanetta Sch near Stiles.

  18. 1979 Map of Lancaster, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Lancaster, 1980 Print
    1979 Lancaster
    1980 Print · USGS
    Schuyler County and the Iowa borderlands appear in the late seventies as a landscape shaped by competing rail lines and river forks. Genealogists can trace family footprints through several rural burial grounds like Washington Cem and Liberty Cem or the rail junction at Glenwood Junction.

  19. 1979 Map of Bloomfield South, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Bloomfield South, 1980 Print
    1979 Bloomfield South
    1980 Print · USGS
    The southern outskirts of the Davis County seat are captured in the late seventies, showing the landscape between the South Wyaconda River and Fabius R. Genealogists can locate several family and community burial sites, including Bloomfield South Cem and Insweep Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  20. 1979 Map of Coatsville, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Coatsville, 1980 Print
    1979 Coatsville
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Iowa border comes into focus in the late 1970s, showing a landscape defined by the winding Chariton River and rural rail lines. Genealogists can locate numerous burial grounds and remote landmarks like Pleasant Grove Cem, Coal City, and Hilltown Ch.

  21. 1979 Map of Moulton, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Moulton, 1980 Print
    1979 Moulton
    1980 Print · USGS
    Appanoose County agricultural life and rail infrastructure are captured here in the late seventies. Genealogists can locate several family landmarks including Orleans Cem and Garland Cem, or trace the path of the Burlington Northern railroad.

  22. 1980 Map of Bloomfield North
    1980 Map of Bloomfield North
    1980 Bloomfield North
    1980 Print · USGS
    Davis County's northern townships are captured here in the late twentieth century, showing the rural landscape surrounding the county seat. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Dunnville Ch, the Odd Fellows Cem, and the rail junction at Belknap.
    2 unique versions available

  23. 1980 Map of Kilwinning
    1980 Map of Kilwinning
    1980 Kilwinning
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Iowa border comes alive in this late-century survey of Scotland and Schuyler Counties. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous country burial grounds and community centers like Sacred Heart Cem, Barker Ch, and Wanetta Corner.

  24. 1980 Map of Bunker Hill
    1980 Map of Bunker Hill
    1980 Bunker Hill
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Iowa state line at the start of the 1980s reveals a rural landscape shaped by the North Fabius River and its many branches. Genealogists can trace family connections through local landmarks like Darby Ch, Walker Chapel Cem, and the small settlement of Savannah.

  25. 1981 Map of Centerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Centerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Centerville
    1982 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of southern Iowa and northern Missouri are captured here in the early eighties as Rathbun Lake and the Chariton River define the local geography. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Norfolk and Western and locate vanished hamlets such as Coal City and Glenwood Junction.

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