1940s Maps of Decatur County, Iowa

Explore 4 historic maps of Decatur County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Decatur County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Decatur County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Decatur County, IA maps

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  1. 1945 Map of Mount Ayr, 1954 Print
    1945 Map of Mount Ayr, 1954 Print
    1945 Mount Ayr
    1954 Print · USGS
    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands come into focus at the end of the war, showing a landscape of small townships and family farms. Genealogists can trace local roots through landmarks like Petry Cem, Friendship Ch, and the many rural schools including Lone Rock Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1945 Map of Lamoni, 1957 Print
    1945 Map of Lamoni, 1957 Print
    1945 Lamoni
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Iowa and Missouri borderlands come to life in this mid-century survey of the rural corridor between Harrison and Decatur counties. Researchers can trace the tracks of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad and find local landmarks like Andover, Riverview Ch, and Akron Cem.

  3. 1947 Map of Lamoni
    1947 Map of Lamoni
    1947 Lamoni
    1947 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Iowa and Missouri are captured here just after the war, showing a dense network of country schools and churches. Genealogists can trace family roots through landmarks like Andover Cem, Lone Star Sch, and the Riverview Ch along the Thompson River.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1947 Map of Mount Ayr
    1947 Map of Mount Ayr
    1947 Mount Ayr
    1947 Print · USGS
    The Missouri-Iowa border comes into focus in the mid-1940s, capturing the rural townships of Lincoln and Hamilton at a peak of local community density. Researchers can trace the exact locations of family homesteads near Hatfield or find the remote Turkey Grove Cem and Arrington Sch.
    2 unique versions available

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