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1970s Maps of Emmet County, Iowa

Explore 8 historic maps of Emmet County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Emmet County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Emmet County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Emmet County, IA maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Ceylon, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Ceylon, 1972 Print
    1970 Ceylon
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and the Iowa borderlands are captured here in the early 1970s, showing a prairie landscape shaped by drainage and rail. Researchers can trace family sites at Lone Cedar Cem or follow the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad through Ceylon.
  4. 1970 Map of Jackson, 1972 Print
    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.
  7. 1970 Map of Dunnell, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Dunnell, 1972 Print
    1970 Dunnell
    1972 Print · USGS
    Dunnell and the surrounding farmlands of Martin and Emmet counties are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace family ties through the Lake Fremont Cem, the Chicago and North Western rail corridor, and the grid of Judicial Ditch No 105.
  10. 1970 Map of Wilbert, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Wilbert, 1972 Print
    1970 Wilbert
    1972 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Iowa borderlands come to life in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape of glacial lakes and prairie townships. Researchers can locate the Wilbert Townhall, trace family plots at Tenhassen Cem, and explore the shoreline of Okamanpeedan Lake.
  13. 1972 Map of Terril, 1974 Print
    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.
  16. 1972 Map of Wallingford, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Wallingford, 1974 Print
    1972 Wallingford
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley in northern Iowa is shown here in the early 1970s, as the railroad still connected the agricultural hubs of Wallingford and Raleigh. Researchers can locate several burial sites including Wallingford Cem and trace the complex network of drainage ditches and state game areas.
  19. 1972 Map of Estherville, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Estherville, 1974 Print
    1972 Estherville
    1974 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley in the early seventies shows Estherville as a bustling hub of rail and civic life. Researchers can find numerous local landmarks, from Oak Hill Cemetery to the Chicago and North Western rail lines and the campus of Iowa Lakes Community College.
  22. 1972 Map of Superior, 1974 Print
    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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