1900s (20th Century) Maps of Mediapolis, Iowa

1. 1946 Map of Wapello, 1954 Print

   

   1946 Wapello

   1954 Print · USGS

   The riverfront town of New Boston and the surrounding islands are captured in the mid-1940s as the Mississippi River meets the Iowa River. Researchers can trace the era's local rural life at Swan Lake Sch, Pin Oak Sch, and the engineering at Lock and Dam No 17.

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4. 1949 Map of Wapello

   

   1949 Wapello

   1949 Print · USGS

   The riverfront of Mercer County and the Mississippi border appear here in the late 1940s, just after the war. Local historians can trace the river's path through Lock and Dam No 17, find rural schoolhouses like Bay View Sch, or locate the Ferry at the mouth of the Iowa River.

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7. 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print

   

   1958 Davenport

   1968 Print · USGS

   Eastern Iowa and western Illinois thrive along the river during the late fifties, defined by the industrial Quad Cities and a robust rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Oasis and Stanwood or along the Cedar River.

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10. 1961 Map of Davenport

    

    1961 Davenport

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of major railroads and find river landmarks like Rock Island Arsenal, Huron Island, and the Coralville Reservoir.

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13. 1962 Map of Davenport

    

    1962 Davenport

    1962 Print · USGS

    The Quad Cities and the Mississippi River corridor are shown at their industrial peak just before the interstate era fully transformed the region. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and find landmarks like the Rock Island Arsenal and Wild Cat Den State Park.

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16. 1965 Map of Mediapolis, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Mediapolis

    1966 Print · USGS

    Mediapolis and Morning Sun are captured in the mid-1960s as vital rail hubs at the junction of three major railroad lines. Genealogists can locate family sites at Linn Grove Cem & Ch, Bethel Cem, and the small settlement of Kossuth.

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19. 1984 Map of Muscatine, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Muscatine

    1985 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi River corridor and Iowa prairie meet in the 1980s, showcasing a landscape of river navigation and agricultural heartland. Genealogists and researchers can locate old schools and landmarks like Maharishi International University, Elm Grove Cem, and Lock & Dam No 16.

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