1900s (20th Century) Maps of Eldora, Iowa

Explore 7 historic maps of Eldora from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Eldora's landscape evolved across the 1900s, 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 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Eldora's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Eldora, 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. 1979 Map of Steamboat Rock, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Steamboat Rock, 1980 Print
    1979 Steamboat Rock
    1980 Print · USGS
    The Hardin and Grundy county line comes alive in the late 1970s as the Iowa River winds through a series of conservation areas. You can trace family roots at Hazel Green Cem or follow the historic tracks of the Chicago and North Western railroad near Abbott.

  4. 1979 Map of New Providence, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of New Providence, 1980 Print
    1979 New Providence
    1980 Print · USGS
    Hardin County agriculture and institutions define this area in the late 1970s, as the rural townships of Providence and Pleasant were fully established. Researchers can trace family history at Highland Cem or locate the State Training School for Boys and the Chicago and North Western rail line.

  5. 1979 Map of Eldora, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Eldora, 1980 Print
    1979 Eldora
    1980 Print · USGS
    Hardin County's river valley comes into sharp focus in the late 1970s, centered on the county seat and its surrounding townships. Researchers can trace rural lineages through family-named landmarks like Sheppard Cem and explore the site of the State Training School for Boys.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

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