Old Maps of Van Wert, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 16 historic maps of Van Wert. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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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. 2010 Map of Van Wert, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Van Wert, 2010 Print
    2010 Van Wert
    2010 Print · USGS
    Decatur County at the turn of the millennium shows a landscape defined by small rural settlements and a network of family cemeteries. Genealogists can locate McKee Cemetery, Shy Cemetery, and the Van Wert Post Office among the winding banks of the West Little River.

  8. 2010 Map of Lacelle, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Lacelle, 2010 Print
    2010 Lacelle
    2010 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa farmland around the turn of the twenty-first century is defined here by quiet rural crossroads and winding creek beds. Researchers can trace local genealogy at Lacelle Cemetery and Green Bay Cemetery near the settlements of Lacelle and Leslie.

  9. 2013 Map of Lacelle, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Lacelle, 2013 Print
    2013 Lacelle
    2013 Print · USGS
    Clarke County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring rural layout of southern Iowa. Local historians can trace family land near Lacelle and Leslie or follow the historic Mormon Trl across the prairie.

  10. 2013 Map of Van Wert, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Van Wert, 2013 Print
    2013 Van Wert
    2013 Print · USGS
    Decatur County's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the small-town grid of Van Wert. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of W Little River and find the locations of De Kalb and Kingston.

  11. 2015 Map of Lacelle, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Lacelle, 2015 Print
    2015 Lacelle
    2015 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa’s rural landscape is captured here during the mid-2010s, showing the settled townships between Osceola and Van Wert. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Lacelle Cem, the small community of Leslie, and the headwaters of Chariton Cr.

  12. 2015 Map of Van Wert, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Van Wert, 2015 Print
    2015 Van Wert
    2015 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa's rural landscape near the Decatur County line appears in this survey as a quiet network of family farms and creek beds. Researchers can identify local burial sites like McKee Cem and Shy Cem or trace the W Little River through the township.

  13. 2018 Map of Lacelle, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Lacelle, 2018 Print
    2018 Lacelle
    2018 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa farmland and creek valleys are captured in this recent survey of the Clarke and Decatur county line. Genealogists and local historians can locate Leslie and trace family sites near Lacelle Cem or Green Bay Cem.

  14. 2018 Map of Van Wert, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Van Wert, 2018 Print
    2018 Van Wert
    2018 Print · USGS
    Decatur County farmland and the town of Van Wert are captured here in the late twenty-teens as modern infrastructure overlays a historic agricultural grid. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds including McKee Cem and Shy Cem, or follow the winding course of the W Little River.

  15. 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.

  16. 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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