Old Maps of Independence Township, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Independence Township with 16 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.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Independence Township has changed over the decades.


Independence Township, IA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 1978 Map of Blairsburg, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Blairsburg, 1979 Print
    1978 Blairsburg
    1979 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County agriculture and rail systems are clearly defined in the late seventies. Family historians can locate specific landmarks like Blairsburg Cem, First United Ch, and the rail junction at Kamrar as they appeared decades ago.

  4. 1978 Map of Webster City, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Webster City, 1979 Print
    1978 Webster City
    1979 Print · USGS
    Webster City is captured here during the late seventies, showing the vital intersection of the Boone River and two major rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate family plots in Graceland Cem or trace neighborhood growth near Lawn Hill Sch and the Fairground.

  5. 1985 Map of Ames
    1985 Map of Ames
    1985 Ames
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's prairie landscape in the mid-eighties shows a well-established network of rail towns and conservation areas. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway and the Chicago and North Western line connecting Ames, Boone, and Webster City.

  6. 1993 Map of Ames
    1993 Map of Ames
    1993 Ames
    1993 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the early nineties shows a landscape of river-fed parklands and growing academic centers. Genealogists and researchers can trace local church sites like Sts Peter and Paul Ch or navigate the corridors of the Chicago and North Western through towns like Hubbard and Stanhope.

  7. 2010 Map of Blairsburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Blairsburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Blairsburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the small towns of Blairsburg and Kamrar. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Liberty Center Cemetery and follow the drainage networks of Ditch Number 166.

  8. 2010 Map of Webster City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Webster City, 2010 Print
    2010 Webster City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Webster City sits at a scenic bend of the Boone River in the early twenty-first century, surrounded by fertile Iowa farmland. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like Graceland Cemetery or locate the Bonebright Museum Complex.

  9. 2013 Map of Blairsburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Blairsburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Blairsburg
    2013 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County farmland and rail-side settlements are captured here in the early 2010s, showing a landscape defined by industrial agriculture. Researchers can trace the layout of small-town centers like Blairsburg and Kamrar alongside drainage systems like Loop Branch Ditch.

  10. 2013 Map of Webster City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Webster City, 2013 Print
    2013 Webster City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Webster City and the winding Boone River valley are shown here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the local street grid and locate landmarks such as the Bonebright Museum Complex, Albright Bridge, and Hamilton County Speedway.

  11. 2015 Map of Webster City, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Webster City, 2015 Print
    2015 Webster City
    2015 Print · USGS
    In this modern survey of Hamilton County, the Boone River valley provides a stark contrast to the surrounding Iowa farmland. Genealogists and local historians can locate urban details in Webster City, including Graceland Cem, Calvary Cem, and the river spans at Albright Bridge.

  12. 2015 Map of Blairsburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Blairsburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Blairsburg
    2015 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County in the mid-2010s retains its deep agricultural roots and established rail-aligned towns. Researchers can trace family history at the Presbyterian Cem or explore the street layouts of Kamrar and Blairsburg as they appeared in this era.

  13. 2018 Map of Blairsburg, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Blairsburg, 2018 Print
    2018 Blairsburg
    2018 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County enters the late twenty-first century with its small-town identities and agricultural roots firmly intact. Local researchers can trace family lands near Stonega or locate burial sites at Liberty Center Cem and Presbyterian Cem.

  14. 2018 Map of Webster City, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Webster City, 2018 Print
    2018 Webster City
    2018 Print · USGS
    Webster City and the Boone River valley are shown in this contemporary topographical record of Hamilton County. Researchers can trace family plots at Graceland Cem or locate river landmarks like Albright Bridge and the Webster City Municipal Airport.

  15. 2022 Map of Blairsburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Blairsburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Blairsburg
    2022 Print · USGS
    The agricultural plains of Hamilton County are shown in great detail during the early 2020s, revealing a landscape defined by drainage and rail. Trace the path of the Northwestern Line through Stonega or locate ancestral sites at Blairsburg Cem and Liberty Center Cem.

  16. 2022 Map of Webster City, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Webster City, 2022 Print
    2022 Webster City
    2022 Print · USGS
    Webster City and the surrounding Hamilton County farmland are shown here in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace the civic heart of the area near the Hamilton County Courthouse or locate family plots at Graceland Cem and Calvary Cem.

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