Old Maps of Alden, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 23 historic maps of Alden. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Alden, IA maps
(23)- 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
1954 Waterloo1968 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1955 Map of Waterloo
1955 Waterloo1955 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1979 Map of Iowa Falls West, 1980 Print
1979 Iowa Falls West1980 Print · USGSHardin and Franklin Counties are defined by the winding Iowa River and a robust rail network in the late 1970s. Researchers can trace the development of Iowa Falls, from its many schools and Ellsworth Community College to the rural Lee Center Ch. - 1979 Map of Buckeye West, 1980 Print
1979 Buckeye West1980 Print · USGSHardin 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. - 1979 Map of Popejoy, 1980 Print
1979 Popejoy1980 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1984 Map of Iowa Falls, 1985 Print
1984 Iowa Falls1985 Print · USGSNorth-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 - 1985 Map of Ames
1985 Ames1985 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1993 Map of Ames
1993 Ames1993 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 2010 Map of Buckeye West, 2010 Print
2010 Buckeye West2010 Print · USGSHardin 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. - 2010 Map of Iowa Falls West, 2010 Print
2010 Iowa Falls West2010 Print · USGSIowa Falls and the surrounding Hardin County landscape are shown here in the early 2000s, centered on the Iowa River corridor. Researchers can trace local infrastructure through several crossings like the Washington Avenue Bridge or locate burial records at Union Cemetery and Saint Marks Cemetery. - 2010 Map of Popejoy, 2010 Print
2010 Popejoy2010 Print · USGSNorthern 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. - 2013 Map of Popejoy, 2013 Print
2013 Popejoy2013 Print · USGSHardin 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. - 2013 Map of Buckeye West, 2013 Print
2013 Buckeye West2013 Print · USGSHardin 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. - 2013 Map of Iowa Falls West, 2013 Print
2013 Iowa Falls West2013 Print · USGSHardin County's river valley and surrounding farmland are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace the layout of Iowa Falls and Alden along the Iowa River, as well as the outlying settlement of Burdette. - 2015 Map of Buckeye West, 2015 Print
2015 Buckeye West2015 Print · USGSHardin 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. - 2015 Map of Iowa Falls West, 2015 Print
2015 Iowa Falls West2015 Print · USGSIowa Falls and Alden are shown in the mid-2010s as they follow the winding path of the Iowa River. Genealogists and local historians can trace cemetery locations like Union Cem or explore the campus layout of Ellsworth Community Coll. - 2015 Map of Popejoy, 2015 Print
2015 Popejoy2015 Print · USGSHardin 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. - 2018 Map of Popejoy, 2018 Print
2018 Popejoy2018 Print · USGSAcross 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. - 2018 Map of Iowa Falls West, 2018 Print
2018 Iowa Falls West2018 Print · USGSHardin County's river-oriented development is on full display here as the contemporary century progresses. Researchers can trace the civic layout of Iowa Falls and Alden, locating several historic river crossings like the Iowa Falls Bridge and Union Cem. - 2018 Map of Buckeye West, 2018 Print
2018 Buckeye West2018 Print · USGSHardin 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. - 2022 Map of Iowa Falls West, 2022 Print
2022 Iowa Falls West2022 Print · USGSCrossing the border of Franklin and Hardin counties, this Iowa landscape centers on the river-fed growth of the early 2020s. Genealogists and local researchers can trace sites like Union Cem and Saint Mark's Cem near the banks of the Iowa River. - 2022 Map of Popejoy, 2022 Print
2022 Popejoy2022 Print · USGSFranklin and Hardin counties are seen here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the river-fed agricultural plains of Iowa. Researchers can trace family history through local burial sites like Oak Hill Cem and the riverfront street grid of Alden. - 2022 Map of Buckeye West, 2022 Print
2022 Buckeye West2022 Print · USGSHardin and Hamilton counties are shown here as they appeared recently, defined by a grid of farm-to-market roads and prairie drainage systems. Genealogists and local historians can trace the area around Buckeye and Wilke, including the Buckeye Cem and the course of the S Fork Iowa River.
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