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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Leon, Iowa

Explore 10 historic maps of Leon from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Leon's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Leon's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Leon, IA maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 1964 Map of Leon, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Leon, 1966 Print
    1964 Leon
    1966 Print · USGS
    Leon and the rolling farmland of Decatur County are captured here in the mid-sixties, showing the intersection of rail and river life. Researchers can locate the C B & Q rail line and several rural landmarks including St Marys Cem and the New Salem Ch.
  19. 1965 Map of Garden Grove SW, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Garden Grove SW, 1966 Print
    1965 Garden Grove SW
    1966 Print · USGS
    Decatur County's rural townships are captured in the mid-1960s as a landscape of interconnected creek valleys and family farmsteads. Researchers can locate ancestral landmarks like Winters Cem, the Franklin Ch, and the original route of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad.
  22. 1981 Map of Van Wert
    1981 Map of Van Wert
    1981 Van Wert
    1981 Print · USGS
    Decatur County in the early eighties shows a landscape of quiet township centers and winding river valleys near the Missouri border. Genealogists and local historians can trace family burial sites like McKee Cem and Shy Cem or follow the path of an Old RR Grade.
  25. 1981 Map of Davis City
    1981 Map of Davis City
    1981 Davis City
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa's rural landscape is captured here in the early eighties as the Thompson River winds through Decatur County. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through the Manchester Cem, Bethel Cem Ch, and the small settlement of Terre Haute.
  28. 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.
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