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1960s Maps of Delaware County, Iowa

Explore 11 historic maps of Delaware County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Delaware County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, 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 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Delaware County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.

Delaware County, IA maps

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  1. 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.
  4. 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.
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  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
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