Old Maps of Williams Township, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Williams Township with 29 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.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Williams Township has changed over the decades.


Williams 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 Sheldon Creek, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Sheldon Creek, 1979 Print
    1978 Sheldon Creek
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Wright and Hamilton County borderland is captured in the late 1970s, showcasing a landscape of prairie agriculture and managed waterways. Genealogists and researchers can locate the Vernon Ch, a rural Townhall, and the expansive Wall Lake.

  4. 1978 Map of Williams, 1979 Print
    1978 Map of Williams, 1979 Print
    1978 Williams
    1979 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County in the late seventies is marked by the massive intersection of major interstates amidst a traditional farming landscape. Genealogists and historians can locate the St Marys Cem, trace the Illinois Central Gulf rail line, and find the Community Hall.

  5. 1979 Map of Buckeye West, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Buckeye West, 1980 Print
    1979 Buckeye West
    1980 Print · USGS
    Hardin County agriculture and rail transport intersect in the late 1970s as the Chicago and North Western crosses this prairie landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the area around Buckeye, find the Buckeye Cem, and locate the Flowing Well County Park along the river.

  6. 1979 Map of Popejoy, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Popejoy, 1980 Print
    1979 Popejoy
    1980 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape around Popejoy and Alden is captured here as it appeared in the late seventies. Family historians and researchers can locate the Otis Grove Cem and trace the paths of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad.

  7. 1984 Map of Iowa Falls, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Iowa Falls, 1985 Print
    1984 Iowa Falls
    1985 Print · USGS
    North-central Iowa is documented here during the mid-eighties, showing a landscape of traditional rail towns and extensive wildlife management areas. Researchers can trace family history through settlements like Belmond, Dows, and Ackley, or locate landmarks like Beeds Lake State Park.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 2010 Map of Buckeye West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Buckeye West, 2010 Print
    2010 Buckeye West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Hardin County agriculture and rural life are documented here during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Buckeye Cemetery and trace the paths of Tipton Creek and the South Fork Iowa River through the section-line grid.

  11. 2010 Map of Sheldon Creek, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Sheldon Creek, 2010 Print
    2010 Sheldon Creek
    2010 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County agricultural life is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of rural heritage and modern infrastructure. Genealogists and local historians can locate Saint Pauls Lutheran Cemetery and trace the path of the South Fork Iowa River.

  12. 2010 Map of Williams, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Williams, 2010 Print
    2010 Williams
    2010 Print · USGS
    This 2010 survey of Williams, Iowa, shows the Hamilton County landscape at the intersection of modern transit and deep-rooted agricultural history. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Saint Marys Cemetery, Williams Cemetery, and the South Skunk River.

  13. 2010 Map of Popejoy, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Popejoy, 2010 Print
    2010 Popejoy
    2010 Print · USGS
    Northern Hardin County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural structure surrounding the Iowa River. Researchers can locate family sites and landmarks like Oakland Valley Cemetery, the Popejoy Post Office, and the streets of Alden.

  14. 2013 Map of Sheldon Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Sheldon Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Sheldon Creek
    2013 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County's prairie landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a world of deep agricultural roots and engineered drainage. Researchers can trace land tracts between the S Fork Iowa River, Sheldon Creek, and the historic path of Sac And Fox Ave.

  15. 2013 Map of Williams, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Williams, 2013 Print
    2013 Williams
    2013 Print · USGS
    Williams Township and Hamilton County are captured here in the early 2010s, showing the intersection of rural heritage and modern transit corridors. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grid of the town of Williams or follow the paths of the S Skunk River and Ditch Number 64.

  16. 2013 Map of Popejoy, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Popejoy, 2013 Print
    2013 Popejoy
    2013 Print · USGS
    Hardin County's river-fed prairies are captured in the early twenty-first century as the Iowa River flows between quiet rural hubs. Researchers can trace the street grids of Popejoy and Alden or locate the riverside Oakland settlement.

  17. 2013 Map of Buckeye West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Buckeye West, 2013 Print
    2013 Buckeye West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Hardin County farmland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of major transit and rural settlement. Researchers can trace the path of S Fork Iowa River or locate local landmarks like Buckeye, Wilke, and the Big 4 Drainage Ditch.

  18. 2015 Map of Buckeye West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Buckeye West, 2015 Print
    2015 Buckeye West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Hardin and Hamilton Counties come alive in this modern survey of the Iowa prairie landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Buckeye and Wilke, or locate burials at the Buckeye Township Cem near Tipton Cr.

  19. 2015 Map of Popejoy, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Popejoy, 2015 Print
    2015 Popejoy
    2015 Print · USGS
    Hardin and Franklin Counties are captured here in the mid-2010s, showcasing a landscape defined by the winding Iowa River and rural farming life. Genealogists can trace family roots through the Alden Cem, Otis Grove Cem, and the riverfront settlement of Alden.

  20. 2015 Map of Williams, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Williams, 2015 Print
    2015 Williams
    2015 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County farmland and the town of Williams are captured here during the mid-2010s. Researchers can trace family roots at Saint Marys Cem or follow the natural and engineered paths of the S Skunk River and Ditch Number 64.

  21. 2015 Map of Sheldon Creek, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Sheldon Creek, 2015 Print
    2015 Sheldon Creek
    2015 Print · USGS
    Williams and the surrounding Hamilton County farmland are captured in this mid-2010s survey, showing the deep intersection of agriculture and the river valley. Researchers can locate the Saint Pauls Lutheran Cem and trace water routes like Sheldon Creek and the S Fork Iowa River.

  22. 2018 Map of Williams, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Williams, 2018 Print
    2018 Williams
    2018 Print · USGS
    Hamilton County agricultural life and small-town structure are captured here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace family sites at Saint Marys Cem or Rose Grove Cem and follow the paths of the S Skunk River and Tipton Cr.

  23. 2018 Map of Sheldon Creek, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Sheldon Creek, 2018 Print
    2018 Sheldon Creek
    2018 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Wright and Hamilton counties comes to life in this recent survey of the central Iowa prairie. Researchers can locate the community of Williams, trace the path of the S Fork Iowa River, and find family history at Saint Pauls Lutheran Cem.

  24. 2018 Map of Popejoy, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Popejoy, 2018 Print
    2018 Popejoy
    2018 Print · USGS
    Across the border of Franklin and Hardin counties, this mid-century survey captures the river-fed agricultural heartland. Genealogists can locate family sites near Otis Grove Cem, Oakland Valley Cem, and the riverside streets of Alden.

  25. 2018 Map of Buckeye West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Buckeye West, 2018 Print
    2018 Buckeye West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Hardin County farmland is documented here in the late twenty-teens, showing the agricultural heartland near the Hamilton County line. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape surrounding Wilke, Buckeye, and the Buckeye Township Cemetery.

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