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Old Maps of Burlington, Iowa for Metal Detecting

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Burlington, IA maps

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  1. 1934 Map of Burlington
    1934 Map of Burlington
    1934 Burlington
    1934 Print · USGS
    The river bottomlands of Illinois and Iowa come alive in the mid-1930s, showing a landscape defined by the shifting currents and rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace small rural communities and local education centers like Orchard City, Carthage Junc, and Crystal Lake Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1940 Map of Burlington
    1940 Map of Burlington
    1940 Burlington
    1940 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River floodplain comes alive in the mid-1930s, showing the intricate network of sloughs and rail lines between Illinois and Iowa. Genealogists and historians can locate rural landmarks like Merry Dell Sch, trace the Chicago Burlington and Quincy tracks, or explore the riverfront at Gulfport.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Mississippi River and major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Keokuk or locate the sprawling Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Burlington
    1961 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail economy of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of major hubs like Galesburg and Macomb alongside landmark sites such as the Iowa Ordnance Plant and the historic river town of Nauvoo.
  13. 1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Burlington
    1963 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of the Mississippi and Illinois valleys comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial and academic growth of the region, from the Iowa Ordnance Plant to campuses like Knox College and Western Illinois University.
  16. 1964 Map of Burlington, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Burlington, 1965 Print
    1964 Burlington
    1965 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Burlington and the Mississippi riverfront are captured here as the city expanded westward toward the Burlington Municipal Airport. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sacred Heart Cemetery, St Johns School, and the scattered homes of Heapsville.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1964 Map of West Burlington, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of West Burlington, 1965 Print
    1964 West Burlington
    1965 Print · USGS
    Des Moines County reveals its mid-century industrial and suburban character as the Cold War era reshaped the landscape. Trace the massive Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, the tracks of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy, and landmarks like Burk Chapel.
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Burlington
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region during the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Mississippi River and a dense network of railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Aspen Grove Cem or locate community landmarks in Burlington, Fort Madison, and Mount Pleasant.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Burlington
    1990 Print · USGS
    The tri-state confluence of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is mapped here at the end of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfront heritage of Burlington, Keokuk, and Fort Madison, or locate sites like the Battle of Athens State Historic Site.
    2 unique versions available
  28. 2010 Map of West Burlington, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of West Burlington, 2010 Print
    2010 West Burlington
    2010 Print · USGS
    The outskirts of Burlington and West Burlington are captured here during a period of steady growth and suburban expansion. Genealogists can trace family roots through a remarkable number of local burial grounds, including the Mormon Cemetery, Swede Cemetery, and Rock Spring Cemetery.
  31. 2010 Map of Burlington, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Burlington, 2010 Print
    2010 Burlington
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley at Burlington appears in high detail during the early twenty-first century, showcasing the city's bluff-top development and the Illinois floodplains. Researchers can trace ancestral sites at Aspen Grove Cemetery or locate the small rail-and-road junctions of Gulfport and Carthage Junction.
  34. 2013 Map of West Burlington, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of West Burlington, 2013 Print
    2013 West Burlington
    2013 Print · USGS
    West Burlington and the surrounding Des Moines County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local landmarks from the Des Moines County Fairgrounds to specialized sites like the Ancam Antique Airfield and Flint Bottom Raceway.
  37. 2013 Map of Burlington, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Burlington, 2013 Print
    2013 Burlington
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor between Iowa and Illinois is captured here at a time of modern infrastructure and traditional river geography. Researchers can trace the river's path through complex islands like Otter Island or locate riverside communities such as Gulfport and Heapsville.
  40. 2015 Map of West Burlington, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of West Burlington, 2015 Print
    2015 West Burlington
    2015 Print · USGS
    Des Moines County reveals a dense network of cemeteries and waterways during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace family history through numerous small sites like the Steingreaber Family Plot, Mormon Cem, and Swede Cem nestled along the branches of Flint Cr.
  43. 2015 Map of Burlington, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Burlington, 2015 Print
    2015 Burlington
    2015 Print · USGS
    The riverfront of Burlington and the Illinois bottomlands are captured in detail during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace family history at Aspen Grove Cem or locate rural landmarks like Lone Tree and the Prugh Farm Plot.
  46. 2018 Map of West Burlington, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of West Burlington, 2018 Print
    2018 West Burlington
    2018 Print · USGS
    In the modern era of Des Moines County, the outskirts of Burlington reveal a dense landscape of early settlement history and aviation. Researchers can trace numerous family and community sites, from the Mormon Cem to the unique Ancam Antique Airfield.
  49. 2018 Map of Burlington, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Burlington, 2018 Print
    2018 Burlington
    2018 Print · USGS
    Across the Mississippi River from Burlington, the river-and-rail hub connects Iowa and Illinois during a period of modern infrastructure growth. Researchers can trace family history through city cemeteries like Aspen Grove Cem or locate smaller rural sites such as the Meyers Family Plot and Heapsville.
  52. 2022 Map of Burlington, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Burlington, 2022 Print
    2022 Burlington
    2022 Print · USGS
    Burlington and the Mississippi River islands are captured in this modern survey of the Iowa-Illinois border. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at the Meyers Family Plot and Aspen Grove Cem, or trace the winding O'Connell Slough.
  55. 2022 Map of West Burlington, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of West Burlington, 2022 Print
    2022 West Burlington
    2022 Print · USGS
    Des Moines County enters the third decade of the twenty-first century as a mix of suburban growth and deeply rooted pioneer history. Researchers can trace family sites at the Old County Home Cemetery or explore aviation landmarks like Ancam Antique Airfield and the Southeast Iowa Regional Airport.
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