Old Maps of Salem, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 17 historic maps of Salem. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Salem, IA maps
(17)- 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print1958 Burlington1968 Print · USGSThe tri-state river country of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Mississippi River and major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Keokuk or locate the sprawling Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.4 unique versions available
- 1961 Map of Burlington1961 Burlington1961 Print · USGSThe tri-state borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail economy of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of major hubs like Galesburg and Macomb alongside landmark sites such as the Iowa Ordnance Plant and the historic river town of Nauvoo.
- 1963 Map of Burlington1963 Burlington1963 Print · USGSThe tri-state river country of the Mississippi and Illinois valleys comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial and academic growth of the region, from the Iowa Ordnance Plant to campuses like Knox College and Western Illinois University.
- 1981 Map of Salem1981 Salem1981 Print · USGSSoutheast Iowa farming communities thrive across Henry and Lee counties in the early eighties. Researchers can trace family history through the Old Pilot Grove Cem or follow the Old Railroad Grade past Houghton and Mertensville.
- 1981 Map of Hillsboro1981 Hillsboro1981 Print · USGSSoutheast Iowa in the early eighties shows a transition from traditional rail-connected towns to modern rural management. Trace the path of the Old Railroad Grade past Hillsboro and locate family burial sites at Bayles Cem and the local Cemetery.
- 1985 Map of Burlington1985 Burlington1985 Print · USGSThe Tri-State region during the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Mississippi River and a dense network of railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Aspen Grove Cem or locate community landmarks in Burlington, Fort Madison, and Mount Pleasant.2 unique versions available
- 1990 Map of Burlington1990 Burlington1990 Print · USGSThe tri-state confluence of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is mapped here at the end of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfront heritage of Burlington, Keokuk, and Fort Madison, or locate sites like the Battle of Athens State Historic Site.2 unique versions available
- 2010 Map of Salem, 2010 Print2010 Salem2010 Print · USGSSoutheast Iowa’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring layout of rural town centers and farmsteads. Genealogists can trace family landmarks across the landscape, from Salem to Saint James Cemetery and Houghton.
- 2010 Map of Hillsboro, 2010 Print2010 Hillsboro2010 Print · USGSThe rural landscape of Henry County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the historic community of Hillsboro. Genealogists can locate family landmarks such as Wallingford Cemetery, Bayles Cemetery, and the Hillsboro Post Office.
- 2013 Map of Hillsboro, 2013 Print2013 Hillsboro2013 Print · USGSHenry County agricultural life is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of rural Iowa roads and creek systems. Researchers can trace land boundaries and local landmarks from Hillsboro down to Big Mound and along Little Cedar Cr.
- 2013 Map of Salem, 2013 Print2013 Salem2013 Print · USGSSoutheast Iowa's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the community of Salem. Researchers can trace the path of the Skunk River and locate small regional settlements including Houghton, Saint Paul, and Pilot Grove.
- 2015 Map of Salem, 2015 Print2015 Salem2015 Print · USGSSoutheast Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-2010s, spanning the border of Henry and Lee Counties. Genealogists can locate several rural burial sites including Old Pilot Grove Cem and Saint James Cem near the settlement of Saint Paul.
- 2015 Map of Hillsboro, 2015 Print2015 Hillsboro2015 Print · USGSHillsboro and the Henry County borderlands are documented here in the mid-2010s, showing a landscape of sprawling farms and creek valleys. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites, including Hillsboro Cem, Cottonwood Cem, and Wallingford Cem.
- 2018 Map of Hillsboro, 2018 Print2018 Hillsboro2018 Print · USGSSoutheast Iowa farm country is captured here during the late 2010s at the junction of Henry, Van Buren, and Lee Counties. Genealogists can locate several rural burial sites such as Hillsboro Cem and Wallingford Cem along the banks of Cedar Creek.
- 2018 Map of Salem, 2018 Print2018 Salem2018 Print · USGSThe rural borders of Henry and Lee counties are documented here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace family history through a high density of burial grounds like Old Pilot Grove Cem and Saint John Cem near Salem.
- 2022 Map of Salem, 2022 Print2022 Salem2022 Print · USGSSoutheast Iowa's farming heartland is captured here in the early twenty-first century, spanning the border of Henry and Lee Counties. Researchers can trace family sites from Salem down to Mount Hamill, including numerous local burials like East Grove Cem and Old Pilot Grove Cem.
- 2022 Map of Hillsboro, 2022 Print2022 Hillsboro2022 Print · USGSHillsboro sits at the intersection of Henry, Lee, and Van Buren counties in this contemporary portrait of rural Iowa. Researchers can trace local lineage through several well-marked burial grounds, including Wallingford Cem, Bayles Cem, and Cottonwood Cem.
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