Old Maps of Dickinson County, Iowa

1. 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print

   

   1954 Fairmont

   1967 Print · USGS

   The prairie landscape of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Coteau des Prairies. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-connected growth of Fairmont and Blue Earth or locate family roots near St Kilian Ch and Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge.

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4. 1958 Map of Fairmont

   

   1958 Fairmont

   1958 Print · USGS

   The borderlands of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and rail-line commerce. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Lakeside Laboratory, Gridley Station, and the Bancroft Wildlife Refuge across the prairie.

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7. 1960 Map of Round Lake, 1962 Print

   

   1960 Round Lake

   1962 Print · USGS

   Near the Minnesota and Iowa border in the early sixties, this prairie landscape shows a mix of rail-side commerce and engineered wetlands. Trace the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific through the village of Round Lake or locate rural landmarks like Grace Ch and Townhall.

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10. 1960 Map of Sioux Valley, 1962 Print

    

    1960 Sioux Valley

    1962 Print · USGS

    Crossing the Minnesota and Iowa border in the 1960s, this area showcases a landscape of prairie water management and family farming. Genealogists can trace local history through the Norwegian Cem, St Pauls Cem, and the Sioux Valley Sch.

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13. 1970 Map of Milford, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Milford

    1972 Print · USGS

    The Iowa Great Lakes region shows its mid-century recreational and agricultural character as the 1970s began. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Milwaukee Road rail line and locate community landmarks like Old Town and St Josephs Cem.

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16. 1970 Map of Lakefield SW, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Lakefield SW

    1972 Print · USGS

    The Minnesota-Iowa borderlands come to life in this early 1970s survey, showing a landscape of sprawling wildlife areas and prairie wetlands. Genealogists and local historians can locate Holy Trinity Cem and St Johns Ch or trace the winding Little Sioux River and Sangle Slough.

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19. 1970 Map of Jackson, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Jackson

    1972 Print · USGS

    Jackson and the Des Moines River valley appear here in the early seventies as the region balanced its role as a county seat with a river-based economy. Researchers can locate several family burial sites including Riverside and Petersburg Cem, alongside local landmarks like the Powerplant and Getty Park.

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22. 1970 Map of Okoboji, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Okoboji

    1972 Print · USGS

    The Iowa Great Lakes region is captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing the intricate balance of lakeside development and conservation. Genealogists and historians can locate specific settlements like Montgomery and Wahpeton, or trace the rail lines of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific near Jemmerson Slough.

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25. 1970 Map of Lakefield SE, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Lakefield SE

    1972 Print · USGS

    The Minnesota-Iowa borderlands appear here in the early seventies, dominated by the drainage networks of the Des Moines River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early layout of Jackson, locate the Vocational Sch, and find the rural Townhall in Middletown.

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28. 1970 Map of Spirit Lake SE, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Spirit Lake SE

    1972 Print · USGS

    Northwestern Iowa’s lake country is captured here during the 1970s, showing the intersection of recreation and rural industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace the lakeside developments of Arnolds Park or follow the Chicago and North Western rail line toward Little Muddy Creek.

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31. 1970 Map of Lake Park SE, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Lake Park SE

    1972 Print · USGS

    Dickinson and Clay counties come together in this 1970s survey of the Iowa prairie as the modern agricultural grid matured. Local historians can locate landmarks like Westport Cem, Excelsior Ch, and the headwaters of the Little Sioux River.

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34. 1970 Map of Spirit Lake, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Spirit Lake

    1972 Print · USGS

    The Iowa Great Lakes region is captured here during a period of steady lakeside growth and active rail service. Researchers can trace the development of Spirit Lake, locate the Spirit Lake Cem, or find local landmarks like the Fish Hatchery and Lutheran Camp.

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37. 1970 Map of May City, 1972 Print

    

    1970 May City

    1972 Print · USGS

    Osceola County and its neighbors are shown here in the early seventies, a landscape of section-line roads and river valleys. Genealogists can locate Mennonite Cemetery and Harrison Cemetery near the crossroads of May City.

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40. 1970 Map of Harris, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Harris

    1972 Print · USGS

    Osceola County farmland is captured here in the early 1970s, centered on the railroad town of Harris. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific or locate rural burials at Fairview Cem and Union Cem.

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43. 1970 Map of Lake Park, 1972 Print

    

    1970 Lake Park

    1972 Print · USGS

    Dickinson County in the early seventies shows a community built around recreation and rail, centered on the waters of Silver Lake. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line and locate the Silver Lake Cem north of the river.

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46. 1972 Map of Terril, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Terril

    1974 Print · USGS

    The township borders of Dickinson and Emmet counties meet here in the early 1970s, centered on the rail-aligned town of Terril. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago and North Western line, locate Fairview Cem, and explore the wetlands of Twelvemile Lake.

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49. 1972 Map of Superior, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Superior

    1974 Print · USGS

    The town of Superior and its surrounding prairies are captured here in the early 1970s, as the railroad still influenced the local layout. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Township Cem and trace the paths of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific or the shores of Swan Lake.

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52. 1985 Map of Iowa Great Lakes

    

    1985 Iowa Great Lakes

    1985 Print · USGS

    Northwest Iowa’s glacial lakes and prairie towns are captured here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape balanced between agriculture and lakeside recreation. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites near Holman Cem or trace the early rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.

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55. 1985 Map of Worthington

    

    1985 Worthington

    1985 Print · USGS

    Southwestern Minnesota and northwestern Iowa are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the high-water mark of the region's agricultural and rail-line infrastructure. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western through prairie towns like Adrian, Wilmont, and Lakefield.

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58. 1985 Map of Estherville

    

    1985 Estherville

    1985 Print · USGS

    Northern Iowa in the mid-eighties was a landscape of grid-patterned agriculture and vast marshland conservation. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like Oak Hill Cemetery and Fourmile Lake School, or trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western.

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61. 1985 Map of Fairmont, 1991 Print

    

    1985 Fairmont

    1991 Print · USGS

    Southern Minnesota in the mid-eighties shows a robust network of prairie towns and rail-connected agricultural hubs. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Rolling Green and Manyaska or locate old homesteads near Fox Lake and the Chicago & North Western line.

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64. 2010 Map of Okoboji, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Okoboji

    2010 Print · USGS

    Covers Dickinson County, including Spirit Lake, Arnolds Park, and other nearby areas

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67. 2010 Map of Milford, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Milford

    2010 Print · USGS

    Covers Dickinson County, including Milford, Arnolds Park, and other nearby areas

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70. 2010 Map of Terril, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Terril

    2010 Print · USGS

    Covers Dickinson County, including Terril, Clay County, and other nearby areas

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73. 2010 Map of Superior, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Superior

    2010 Print · USGS

    Covers Dickinson County, including Superior, Emmet County, and other nearby areas

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