1970s Maps of Howard County, Iowa

Explore 5 historic maps of Howard County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Howard County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, 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 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Howard County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Howard County, IA maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Colwell, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Colwell, 1973 Print
    1971 Colwell
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Colwell, Nilesville, and other nearby areas

  2. 1972 Map of Mc Intire, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Mc Intire, 1974 Print
    1972 Mc Intire
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including McIntire, Bailey, and other nearby areas

  3. 1972 Map of Riceville, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Riceville, 1974 Print
    1972 Riceville
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Riceville, Mitchell County, and other nearby areas

  4. 1972 Map of Elma, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Elma, 1976 Print
    1972 Elma
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Elma, Alta Vista, and other nearby areas

  5. 1972 Map of Jerico, 1976 Print
    1972 Map of Jerico, 1976 Print
    1972 Jerico
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Howard County, including Jerico, Chickasaw County, and other nearby areas

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