1970s Maps of Davis County, Iowa

Explore 9 historic maps of Davis County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Davis County, IA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

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