Old Maps of Trenton, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Trenton with 6 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 Trenton has changed over the decades.


Trenton, IA maps

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  1. 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Davenport
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa and western Illinois thrive along the river during the late fifties, defined by the industrial Quad Cities and a robust rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Oasis and Stanwood or along the Cedar River.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Davenport
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of major railroads and find river landmarks like Rock Island Arsenal, Huron Island, and the Coralville Reservoir.

  3. 1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Davenport
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the Mississippi River corridor are shown at their industrial peak just before the interstate era fully transformed the region. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and find landmarks like the Rock Island Arsenal and Wild Cat Den State Park.

  4. 1980 Map of Trenton, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Trenton, 1981 Print
    1980 Trenton
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Skunk River valley comes into sharp focus during the mid-seventies, marking the boundary where Jefferson and Henry Counties meet. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through Messer Cemetery, Trenton, and White Oak Church.

  5. 1984 Map of Muscatine, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Muscatine, 1985 Print
    1984 Muscatine
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor and Iowa prairie meet in the 1980s, showcasing a landscape of river navigation and agricultural heartland. Genealogists and researchers can locate old schools and landmarks like Maharishi International University, Elm Grove Cem, and Lock & Dam No 16.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2022 Map of Trenton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Trenton, 2022 Print
    2022 Trenton
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa's rural landscape is captured here in the early 2020s, centered on the historic Trenton community and the Skunk River valley. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites including White Oak Cem, Vorhies Cem, and Messer Cem.

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