Old Maps of Grand River, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Grand River with 6 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 Grand River has changed over the decades.


Grand River, 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. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1981 Map of Grand River
    1981 Map of Grand River
    1981 Grand River
    1981 Print · USGS
    Decatur County's river-and-rail landscape is preserved here as it appeared in the early eighties, centered on the Grand River community and the Thompson River. Researchers can trace early family roots through several landmarks, including Westerville, the Old Railroad Grade, and Oak Hill Cem.

  5. 1981 Map of Leon, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Leon, 1982 Print
    1981 Leon
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa and northern Missouri are captured here in the early eighties as the rural landscape balances traditional agriculture with large-scale water management. Researchers can trace the path of the Burlington Northern through Leon or locate early settlements like Decatur City and New Buda.

  6. 2022 Map of Grand River, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Grand River, 2022 Print
    2022 Grand River
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Thompson River valley in Decatur County is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the community of Grand River. Family historians can locate numerous rural burial grounds, including the Westerville Cem, Old Funk Cem, and O'Grady Cem.

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