Old Maps of Charles City, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 10 historic maps of Charles City. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Charles City.
Charles City, IA maps
(10)- 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print1954 Mason City1967 Print · USGSSouthern 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
- 1957 Map of Mason City1957 Mason City1957 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1958 Map of Mason City1958 Mason City1958 Print · USGSSouthern 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.
- 1971 Map of Charles City, 1973 Print1971 Charles City1973 Print · USGSCharles City and the surrounding Floyd County countryside are captured here in the early seventies, centered on the winding Cedar River. Genealogists and local historians can locate St Mary's Church, find family plots in Oakwood Cemetery, and trace the path of the Illinois Central railroad.
- 1985 Map of Charles City1985 Charles City1985 Print · USGSNorthern Iowa and the Minnesota borderlands are mapped here in the mid-1980s as a thriving network of rail-side towns and river valleys. Trace local history through the Reilly Settlement, Stacyville Junction, and aviation sites like Ellen Church Field.2 unique versions available
- 2010 Map of Charles City, 2010 Print2010 Charles City2010 Print · USGSCovers Charles City, including Floyd, Floyd Crossing, and other nearby areas
- 2013 Map of Charles City, 2013 Print2013 Charles City2013 Print · USGSCovers Charles City, including Floyd, Floyd Crossing, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Charles City, 2015 Print2015 Charles City2015 Print · USGSCovers Charles City, including Floyd, Floyd Crossing, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Charles City, 2018 Print2018 Charles City2018 Print · USGSCovers Charles City, including Floyd, Floyd Crossing, and other nearby areas
- 2022 Map of Charles City, 2022 Print2022 Charles City2022 Print · USGSCharles City and the surrounding Floyd County prairie are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the Cedar River carves through the landscape. Researchers can trace local history from the Floyd County Courthouse to outlying landmarks like Oakwood Cem and the small community of Floyd Crossing.
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