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1970s Maps of Guthrie County, Iowa

Explore 6 historic maps of Guthrie 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 Guthrie 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 Guthrie County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Guthrie County, IA maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Coon Rapids South, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Coon Rapids South, 1973 Print
    1971 Coon Rapids South
    1973 Print · USGS
    Guthrie and Carroll counties come together in the early seventies as the rail-and-river economy centers on Coon Rapids. Researchers can trace old family plots at Tuttles Grove Cem or locate the rural Townhall near the banks of Brushy Creek.
  4. 1971 Map of Bayard, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Bayard, 1973 Print
    1971 Bayard
    1973 Print · USGS
    Bayard and the surrounding Guthrie County townships are shown in the early 1970s, defined by the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line. Researchers can locate the Highland Cem, trace the Middle Raccoon River, or explore the Mc Cord Pond State Wildlife Management Area.
  7. 1971 Map of North Branch, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of North Branch, 1973 Print
    1971 North Branch
    1973 Print · USGS
    Guthrie County and Audubon County are captured here in the early 1970s as agricultural life centered around small township hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of Bowman Chapel, Township Cem, and the settlement of North Branch.
  10. 1971 Map of Casey, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Casey, 1973 Print
    1971 Casey
    1973 Print · USGS
    The town of Casey and the surrounding Guthrie County farmland are shown here in the early seventies, caught between the river valleys and the rails. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Rock Island Railroad and find the Dalmanutha Cemetery.
  13. 1971 Map of Guthrie Center West, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Guthrie Center West, 1973 Print
    1971 Guthrie Center West
    1973 Print · USGS
    Guthrie County’s agricultural landscape is captured here in the early seventies, showing the western outskirts of the county seat. Genealogists and local historians can locate Wichita Cem, the rural Townhall, and the layout of Guthrie Center near the Fairground.
  16. 1971 Map of Adair North, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Adair North, 1973 Print
    1971 Adair North
    1973 Print · USGS
    Guthrie, Audubon, and Adair counties converge in this early 1970s landscape of rolling prairie and winding creek beds. Researchers can locate specific rural landmarks like St Johns Church and Kenfield, or trace the path of the Old RR Grade.
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