Old Maps of Van Wert, Iowa for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 8 historic maps of Van Wert. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Van Wert's past.


Van Wert, 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 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.

  5. 1981 Map of Lacelle
    1981 Map of Lacelle
    1981 Lacelle
    1981 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa farmland in the early eighties centers on the rural communities of Lacelle and Leslie. Researchers can trace old family lines at Lacelle Cemetery or follow the intricate paths of Spring Creek and South White Breast Creek through the countryside.

  6. 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.

  7. 2022 Map of Lacelle, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Lacelle, 2022 Print
    2022 Lacelle
    2022 Print · USGS
    South of Osceola in the early 2020s, this portion of Clarke and Decatur counties shows a landscape defined by traditional agriculture and winding creek systems. Local historians can trace family ties at Lacelle Cem or follow the waters of Wolf Cr and Chariton Cr through the countryside.

  8. 2022 Map of Van Wert, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Van Wert, 2022 Print
    2022 Van Wert
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Decatur County are captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the community of Van Wert. Researchers can trace the drainage of the West Little River and find local landmarks such as Popcorn Rd and Shy Cem.

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