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Old Maps of Delaware County, Iowa

Explore 106 old maps of Delaware County, spanning from 1900 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Delaware County, IA maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Anamosa
    1900 Map of Anamosa
    1900 Anamosa
    1900 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa is shown here during the peak of its rail-driven development at the end of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Anamosa and Monticello or locate smaller settlements like Sand Spring and Rockville.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1901 Map of Oelwein
    1901 Map of Oelwein
    1901 Oelwein
    1901 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the turn of the century was a bustling network of rail-side towns and river valleys. Genealogists can trace family locations across dozens of early settlements like Strawberry Point, Hawkeye, and the railroad junction at Oelwein.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1902 Map of Elkader
    1902 Map of Elkader
    1902 Elkader
    1902 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the turn of the century is defined by the deep river valleys of the Mississippi, Turkey, and Volga. Genealogists and historians can trace rail lines and early settlements like Elkader, Guttenberg, and Elkport as they appeared in 1898.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1903 Map of Winthrop
    1903 Map of Winthrop
    1903 Winthrop
    1903 Print · USGS
    East Central Iowa was a landscape of thriving rail towns and river crossings at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Independence and Marion, or locate smaller centers like Quasqueton and Toddville.
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1957 Map of Colesburg, 1959 Print
    1957 Map of Colesburg, 1959 Print
    1957 Colesburg
    1959 Print · USGS
    The tri-county border area of Northeast Iowa is captured here during the late 1950s, showing the rural landscape around Colesburg. Family historians can locate several burial sites and country churches, including Oak Hill Cem, Zion Ch, and the remote Hanna Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Dubuque or locate the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Lock and Dam No 11.
  19. 1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Dubuque
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the convergence of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Trace mid-century rail lines like the Chicago Great Western Ry and explore sites like the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Backbone State Park.
  22. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the Mississippi River bluffs. Genealogists and historians can locate Numerous lead and zinc mines, the New Melleray Abbey Monastery, and rural hubs like Saint Olaf.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1962 Map of Petersburg, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Petersburg, 1964 Print
    1962 Petersburg
    1964 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa's farming heartland is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the village of Petersburg and its rail connections. Genealogists can locate family sites such as St Patrick Cem or trace the Chicago Great Western rail line.
  28. 1964 Map of Edgewood, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Edgewood, 1967 Print
    1964 Edgewood
    1967 Print · USGS
    Edgewood sits at the crossroads of Clayton and Delaware counties in the mid-1960s, surrounded by deeply dissected hollows and creek beds. Genealogists and local historians can trace old homesteads near Noble Cem and Green Hill Cem or follow the route of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.
  31. 1964 Map of Garber, 1967 Print
    1964 Map of Garber, 1967 Print
    1964 Garber
    1967 Print · USGS
    Garber and Elkport appear in the mid-1960s at the meeting of the Turkey and Volga rivers during a time of steady rural life. Genealogists can trace family heritage through local burial sites like Mount Harmony Cem, Zion Cem, and Ebenezer Cem.
  34. 1965 Map of Thorpe, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Thorpe, 1966 Print
    1965 Thorpe
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Delaware County is captured here during a period of rural stability, centered on the rail-fed hamlets of the Iowa plains. You can trace early family sites and community infrastructure like the Red Schoolhouse, Thorpe Union Cem, and the Chicago Great Western rail line.
  37. 1965 Map of Strawberry Point, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Strawberry Point, 1966 Print
    1965 Strawberry Point
    1966 Print · USGS
    Strawberry Point and the surrounding Iowa countryside are captured here in the mid-sixties at the junction of four counties. Trace the rail-and-river landscape from the Milwaukee Road tracks to Backbone State Forest and the Fish Hatchery.
  40. 1965 Map of Dyersville West, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Dyersville West, 1967 Print
    1965 Dyersville West
    1967 Print · USGS
    Delaware County is captured in the mid-1960s as a bustling junction of three major railroads and river-valley settlements. Researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Illinois Central and find local landmarks like St Francis Cem and Gilt Edge.
  43. 1965 Map of Greeley, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Greeley, 1967 Print
    1965 Greeley
    1967 Print · USGS
    Northern Delaware County in the mid-1960s was a bustling corridor of rail activity and rural industry. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Grant View Cem and Fountain Mill.
  46. 1965 Map of Dundee, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Dundee, 1967 Print
    1965 Dundee
    1967 Print · USGS
    Dundee and the surrounding Delaware County townships are shown in the mid-1960s as a thriving hub of rail transport and river-front recreation. Researchers can locate family sites like St Albert Cem, the village of Forestville, and the extensive grounds of Backbone State Park.
  49. 1966 Map of Hopkinton East, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hopkinton East, 1967 Print
    1966 Hopkinton East
    1967 Print · USGS
    Eastern Delaware County and parts of Jones County are captured here in the mid-1960s as the regional rail-and-river economy persists. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through Sand Springs or locate family sites at Livingston Cem and Sacred Heart Cem.
  52. 1973 Map of Manchester, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Manchester, 1977 Print
    1973 Manchester
    1977 Print · USGS
    Manchester and the Maquoketa River valley are captured here during the mid-seventies when the regional rail and river networks defined the county's core. Researchers can trace family sites at St Marys Cemetery, Oakland Cemetery, and the Manchester National Fish Hatchery.
  55. 1973 Map of Hopkinton West, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Hopkinton West, 1977 Print
    1973 Hopkinton West
    1977 Print · USGS
    Delaware County and its neighboring townships come into focus during the early 1970s as the Maquoketa River valley supports a landscape of small settlements and rail. Trace family roots and land use near Hopkinton, Buck Creek, and the Grove Creek Cem.
  58. 1973 Map of Ryan, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Ryan, 1977 Print
    1973 Ryan
    1977 Print · USGS
    The rural town of Ryan and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early 1970s as the rail and road networks shaped local commerce. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Golden Ch, Nugents Grove Cem, and the LeClere Landing Strip.
  61. 1973 Map of Earlville, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Earlville, 1977 Print
    1973 Earlville
    1977 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early seventies, featuring the small-town hubs of Earlville and Delhi. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites like Pine View Cem and Fairview Cem or trace the early rail corridors of the Illinois Central Gulf.
  64. 1973 Map of Masonville, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Masonville, 1977 Print
    1973 Masonville
    1977 Print · USGS
    Masonville and the surrounding townships appear here in the early 1970s, illustrating the agricultural and rail-based economy of the Delaware-Buchanan county line. Genealogists and local historians can locate early burial sites like Greenwood Cem and St Mary Cem or trace the Illinois Central Gulf railroad corridor.
  67. 1973 Map of Coggon, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Coggon, 1977 Print
    1973 Coggon
    1977 Print · USGS
    The agricultural borderlands of Linn and Delaware counties are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the path of the Illinois Central Gulf through Coggon or locate family sites like Spring Grove Ch and St Johns Cem.
  70. 1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Dubuque
    1976 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois come alive during the mid-seventies, showing a region built on river commerce and mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central railroad or locate heritage sites like the New Melleray Abbey Monastery and Backbone State Park.
  73. 1984 Map of Oelwein, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Oelwein, 1985 Print
    1984 Oelwein
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa and the Mississippi riverfront appear in detail during the 1980s, showing a land defined by deep river valleys and high ridges. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western rail line and locate rural sites like St Sebald Ch and Quaker Mill Pond.
    2 unique versions available
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