1900s (20th Century) Maps of Nora Springs, Iowa

Explore 8 historic maps of Nora Springs from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Nora Springs, IA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 1959 Map of Mason City, 1961 Print
    1959 Map of Mason City, 1961 Print
    1959 Mason City
    1961 Print · USGS
    North Central Iowa’s rail and river networks are captured here during the late fifties, centered on the bustling hub of Mason City. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural schools and cemeteries like Bath Sch No 9 and Rock Falls Cem alongside the industrial Claypits.

  5. 1959 Map of Nora Springs, 1966 Print
    1959 Map of Nora Springs, 1966 Print
    1959 Nora Springs
    1966 Print · USGS
    Nora Springs and the Shell Rock River valley are captured here in the late fifties at a peak of mid-century rail and river industry. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail lines, find Spring Grove Cem, or locate the Spotts Landing Field.

  6. 1971 Map of Rudd, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Rudd, 1973 Print
    1971 Rudd
    1973 Print · USGS
    The rail-and-river corridor between Nora Springs and Rudd is documented here during the early 1970s. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Eden Ch, Evergreen Cem, and industrial sites such as the Quarry along the Rock Creek valley.

  7. 1985 Map of Mason City
    1985 Map of Mason City
    1985 Mason City
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota borderlands are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a region defined by agricultural drainage and rail heritage. Genealogists and historians can trace the grid of rural townships and find local landmarks like Pilot Knob State Park, Nora Springs, and Clear Lake State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Charles City
    1985 Map of Charles City
    1985 Charles City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northern 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

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