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Old Maps of Fayette County, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Fayette County with 139 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Fayette County has changed over the decades.

Fayette County, IA maps

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  1. 1901 Map of Oelwein
    1901 Map of Oelwein
    1901 Oelwein
    1901 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the turn of the century was a bustling network of rail-side towns and river valleys. Genealogists can trace family locations across dozens of early settlements like Strawberry Point, Hawkeye, and the railroad junction at Oelwein.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1906 Map of Decorah
    1906 Map of Decorah
    1906 Decorah
    1906 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the turn of the century was a land of intricate river valleys and vital railroad junctions. Genealogists can trace the early rail-and-river economy through landmarks like Decorah, the historic site of Fort Atkinson, and the junction at Calmar.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Mason City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown here at the height of the mid-century rail era, centered on the regional hubs of Mason City and Rochester. Researchers can trace the vanished paths of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Pilot Knob and Bear Lake.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa at the height of its mid-century agricultural and rail boom features the growing hubs of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Iowa State College and Brushy Ridge.
    4 unique versions available
  13. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties presents a dense landscape of rail-connected farming towns and growing river cities. Researchers can trace ancestral roots and old transport routes through Waterloo, Marshalltown, and Ames, while locating rural Cemeteries and local Quarries.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Mason City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Iowa border region comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the industrial plants of Mason City to the medical hub of Rochester. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Chicago Great Western Railway and the Shell Rock River.
  19. 1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Mason City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown during the mid-fifties when railroads still anchored the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Illinois Central and find local landmarks in Mason City, Albert Lea, and Austin.
  22. 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 La Crosse
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Wisconsin and Iowa is captured here during the late seventies, showing the intricate river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate landmarks like Grandad Bluff and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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.
  28. 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.
  31. 1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 La Crosse
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area at the start of the 1960s reveals a complex network of river towns and rail lines along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like New Amsterdam and Wyattville or locate major landmarks like Camp McCoy Military Reservation and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
  34. 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
  37. 1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 La Crosse
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and the Upper Mississippi valley are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate riverfront sites like Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Camp McCoy Military Reservation.
  40. 1965 Map of Elgin, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Elgin, 1966 Print
    1965 Elgin
    1966 Print · USGS
    Fayette County's river-valley communities come into focus during the mid-sixties as the railroad and river define the local economy. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Peters Cem, trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line, and find the rural outpost of Illyria.
  43. 1965 Map of Wadena, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Wadena, 1966 Print
    1965 Wadena
    1966 Print · USGS
    Fayette County's winding river valleys are captured here in the 1960s, showing the intersection of rail transport and rural settlement. Genealogists can trace the communities of Wadena, Lima, and Taylorsville, alongside landmarks like St Josephs Cem and Brush Creek Canyon State Park.
  46. 1965 Map of Gunder, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Gunder, 1966 Print
    1965 Gunder
    1966 Print · USGS
    Clayton and Fayette counties in the mid-sixties show a landscape of deep river valleys and high plateau farms. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like the East Clermont Ch, Houg Cem, and the riverside community of Elgin.
  49. 1965 Map of Strawberry Point, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Strawberry Point, 1966 Print
    1965 Strawberry Point
    1966 Print · USGS
    Strawberry Point and the surrounding Iowa countryside are captured here in the mid-sixties at the junction of four counties. Trace the rail-and-river landscape from the Milwaukee Road tracks to Backbone State Forest and the Fish Hatchery.
  52. 1965 Map of Arlington, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Arlington, 1966 Print
    1965 Arlington
    1966 Print · USGS
    Arlington and the rolling farm country of Fayette and Buchanan counties appear here in the mid-1960s as a landscape of river-fed townships and rail. Trace the old rail lines of the Milwaukee Road and find family sites at Union Ch Cem or Maryville.
  55. 1965 Map of Volga, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Volga, 1966 Print
    1965 Volga
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Volga River valley comes into focus in the mid-1960s, showing the town of Volga City and the rural community of Thomasville. Researchers can trace old township lines and local landmarks like Pilot Knob and German Hollow.
  58. 1971 Map of Postville, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Postville, 1973 Print
    1971 Postville
    1973 Print · USGS
    Postville and the four-county border region of northeast Iowa are captured here during the early seventies as a thriving rail and agricultural center. Local historians can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line and locate landmarks like Township Cem, the Fairground, and various Quarries.
  61. 1971 Map of Sumner, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Sumner, 1973 Print
    1971 Sumner
    1973 Print · USGS
    Sumner and the surrounding Iowa farmlands are shown in the early seventies, centered on the Little Wapsipinicon River and the local rail network. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Union Mound Cemetery, Mt Calvary Cemetery, and the rural Murphy Church.
  64. 1971 Map of Alpha, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Alpha, 1973 Print
    1971 Alpha
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa farmland is captured here in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape of section-line roads and creek-side settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace local family roots through Bethel Cem and Wilson Grove Cem or locate old industrial sites like the Quarry and Gravel Pits.
  67. 1971 Map of Fairbank, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Fairbank, 1973 Print
    1971 Fairbank
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa farmland at the start of the 1970s is centered here on the crossing of the Little Wapsipinicon River and the Chicago and North Western railroad. Genealogists can trace family roots at Immaculate Conception Cem and St Peter Cem or explore the old layout of Fairbank.
  70. 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.
  73. 1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 La Crosse
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of deep coulees and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints from La Crosse to smaller hamlets like Newburg Corners and Witoka.
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