Old Maps of Forest City, Iowa for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 28 historic maps of Forest City. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Forest City's past.


Forest City, 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. 1972 Map of Forest City, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Forest City, 1975 Print
    1972 Forest City
    1975 Print · USGS
    Winnebago County in the early seventies shows a landscape shaped by the Winnebago River and the intersection of two major rail lines. Researchers can trace rural genealogy and local industry through features like West Prairie Ch, Neils Spur, and Oakland Cem.

  5. 1972 Map of Hayfield, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Hayfield, 1975 Print
    1972 Hayfield
    1975 Print · USGS
    Hancock County in the early seventies shows a landscape where rail lines and river branches converge amidst a network of agricultural drainage. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific through Hayfield or locate family plots at Madison Cem.

  6. 1972 Map of Pilot Knob, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Pilot Knob, 1975 Print
    1972 Pilot Knob
    1975 Print · USGS
    Northern Iowa's glacial topography and rural townships are captured here in the early seventies, spanning the border of Winnebago and Hancock counties. Genealogists and researchers can locate family-named sites such as Forest Home Cem, the Winnebago Ch, and the landmark Pilot Knob summit.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1972 Map of Miller, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Miller, 1975 Print
    1972 Miller
    1975 Print · USGS
    Hancock County farmland and river valleys are captured here during the early 1970s, showcasing the region's agricultural and transit layout. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like St Johns Ch, the settlement of Miller, and the Ellington Cem.

  8. 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

  9. 2010 Map of Miller, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Miller, 2010 Print
    2010 Miller
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape surrounding Miller and Hayfield Junction is captured here during the early twenty-first century. Family historians can locate several local burial sites, including Ellington Cemetery, Ellington Prairie Cemetery, and Saint Johns Cemetery.

  10. 2010 Map of Pilot Knob, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Pilot Knob, 2010 Print
    2010 Pilot Knob
    2010 Print · USGS
    This northern Iowa landscape near Forest City is shown here as it appeared in the early 21st century, dominated by rural section roads and winding waterways. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites, including Union Cemetery and Kingland Cemetery, alongside landmarks like Pilot Knob Lake.

  11. 2010 Map of Hayfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hayfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Hayfield
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural agricultural landscapes of Hancock County are captured here at the start of the decade. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family lands near Madison, Hayfield, and the Madison Cemetery while following the path of the West Branch Iowa River.

  12. 2010 Map of Forest City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Forest City, 2010 Print
    2010 Forest City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Forest City and the surrounding Winnebago County prairie are shown here in the early twenty-first century as a well-established agricultural and civic hub. Researchers can locate specific family landmarks such as West Prairie Cemetery, the Leland Post Office, and the rail point at Neils Spur.

  13. 2013 Map of Hayfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hayfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Hayfield
    2013 Print · USGS
    Hancock County farmland and prairie waterways are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of Eagle Lake and the rural reaches of Hayfield and Hawley along a dense grid of named township roads.

  14. 2013 Map of Forest City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Forest City, 2013 Print
    2013 Forest City
    2013 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, this part of Winnebago County shows a landscape defined by the Winnebago River and a steady agricultural grid. Genealogists and local historians can trace the street layouts of Forest City and Leland, or locate rural landmarks like Neils Spur and Three Fingers Campground.

  15. 2013 Map of Pilot Knob, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Pilot Knob, 2013 Print
    2013 Pilot Knob
    2013 Print · USGS
    North-central Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early 2010s, showing a landscape of precise section lines and vital waterways. Researchers can trace the winding Winnebago River or locate the distinct elevation of Pilot Knob and nearby Pilot Knob Lake.

  16. 2013 Map of Miller, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Miller, 2013 Print
    2013 Miller
    2013 Print · USGS
    Iberia and St Mary Parishes in the early 1950s show a landscape shaped by the Bayou Teche. Researchers can trace the S.P. railroad route connecting New Iberia and Franklin or find salt-mining sites near Avery Island.

  17. 2015 Map of Hayfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hayfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Hayfield
    2015 Print · USGS
    North central Iowa’s agricultural and aviation history converge here in the mid-2010s, showing the developed outskirts of Forest City. Researchers can locate Madison Cem, trace the various branches of the East Br Iowa River, and see the Forest City Municipal Airport.

  18. 2015 Map of Forest City, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Forest City, 2015 Print
    2015 Forest City
    2015 Print · USGS
    Forest City and the surrounding Winnebago County countryside are captured here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds including West Prairie Lutheran Cem, Oakland Cem, and Saint James Cem.

  19. 2015 Map of Pilot Knob, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Pilot Knob, 2015 Print
    2015 Pilot Knob
    2015 Print · USGS
    Northern Iowa farm country and the Winnebago River valley are captured here during the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate several historical burial sites like Mount Valley Township Cem and Forest Home Cem, or trace the waters of Pilot Knob Lake.

  20. 2015 Map of Miller, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Miller, 2015 Print
    2015 Miller
    2015 Print · USGS
    Hancock County farmland and the growing community of Forest City are documented in this mid-2010s survey. Researchers can trace rural cemetery sites like Ellington Prairie Cem and the small settlement of Miller along the Winnebago River.

  21. 2018 Map of Miller, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Miller, 2018 Print
    2018 Miller
    2018 Print · USGS
    Hancock County in the late twenty-teens remains a landscape of quiet river bends and scattered rural settlements. Family historians can locate several local burial sites, such as Ellington Cem and Ellington Prairie Cem, near the banks of the Winnebago River.

  22. 2018 Map of Forest City, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Forest City, 2018 Print
    2018 Forest City
    2018 Print · USGS
    Forest City and the surrounding Winnebago County farm country are shown here in the late twenty-teens. Genealogists and local historians can trace cemetery locations like Saint James Cem and Oakland Cem along the Winnebago River.

  23. 2018 Map of Hayfield, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hayfield, 2018 Print
    2018 Hayfield
    2018 Print · USGS
    Hancock County farmland and the prairie rivers of northern Iowa are shown here during the late 2010s. Researchers can trace the layout of Forest City, locate families at Madison Cem, or explore the wetlands surrounding Eagle Lake.

  24. 2018 Map of Pilot Knob, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Pilot Knob, 2018 Print
    2018 Pilot Knob
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Winnebago County countryside near Leland comes alive in this modern survey of the river valley and glacial highlands. Researchers can trace land tracts and local heritage through several burial sites like South Bethel Cem and the landmarks around Pilot Knob Lake.

  25. 2022 Map of Hayfield, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hayfield, 2022 Print
    2022 Hayfield
    2022 Print · USGS
    Hancock County agricultural life and river hydrology are on full display in this 2022 survey of the northern Iowa plains. Researchers can locate Madison Cem, trace the headwaters of the E Br Iowa River, and study the wetlands near Eagle Lake.

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