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Old Maps of Delaware, Iowa

Explore 12 old maps of Delaware, 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, 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. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1984 Map of Anamosa, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Anamosa, 1985 Print
    1984 Anamosa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa's river valleys and farming communities are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape defined by the Wapsipinicon River and Maquoketa River. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy landmarks like the Independence State Hospital, Ebys Mill, and the State Penal Farm.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 2010 Map of Earlville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Earlville, 2010 Print
    2010 Earlville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Earlville, Delhi, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of Earlville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Earlville, 2013 Print
    2013 Earlville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Earlville, Delhi, and other nearby areas
  28. 2015 Map of Earlville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Earlville, 2015 Print
    2015 Earlville
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Earlville, Delhi, and other nearby areas
  31. 2018 Map of Earlville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Earlville, 2018 Print
    2018 Earlville
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Delaware, including Earlville, Delhi, and other nearby areas
  34. 2022 Map of Earlville, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Earlville, 2022 Print
    2022 Earlville
    2022 Print · USGS
    Delaware County's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the established towns of Earlville, Delhi, and Delaware. Genealogists can trace several local burial grounds like Evergreen Cem and Saint Johns Cem along the Maquoketa River valley.
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