Old Maps of Cresco, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 28 historic maps of Cresco. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Cresco, IA maps
(28)- 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
1954 Mason City1967 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown here at the height of the mid-century rail era, centered on the regional hubs of Mason City and Rochester. Researchers can trace the vanished paths of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Pilot Knob and Bear Lake.2 unique versions available - 1957 Map of Mason City
1957 Mason City1957 Print · USGSThe Minnesota-Iowa border region comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the industrial plants of Mason City to the medical hub of Rochester. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Chicago Great Western Railway and the Shell Rock River. - 1958 Map of Mason City
1958 Mason City1958 Print · USGSSouthern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown during the mid-fifties when railroads still anchored the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Illinois Central and find local landmarks in Mason City, Albert Lea, and Austin. - 1981 Map of Cresco NW, 1982 Print
1981 Cresco NW1982 Print · USGSNorthwestern Howard County in the early eighties is a landscape of established farmsteads and river valleys along the Minnesota border. Researchers can trace the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line and locate ancestral sites at Foreston Cem and Zion Ch. - 1981 Map of Cresco NE, 1982 Print
1981 Cresco NE1982 Print · USGSUpper Iowa farm country and the growing community of Cresco are captured here in the early eighties. Researchers can trace family history through sites like St Kierans Cem, Fremont Cem, and the small settlement of Kendallville. - 1981 Map of Cresco SE, 1982 Print
1981 Cresco SE1982 Print · USGSNortheast Iowa farmland and conservation areas are captured here in the early eighties as the Turkey River winds through the border of Howard and Winneshiek counties. You can trace the Milwaukee Road rail line or locate rural landmarks like Community Chapel and United Cem. - 1981 Map of Cresco SW, 1982 Print
1981 Cresco SW1982 Print · USGSHoward County's rural landscape is documented in the early eighties as the Turkey River and its many branches shaped local townships. Researchers can trace historic sites like Vernon Springs, Schley, and the Holy Cross Ch across this farm-centered terrain. - 1985 Map of Charles City
1985 Charles City1985 Print · USGSNorthern Iowa and the Minnesota borderlands are mapped here in the mid-1980s as a thriving network of rail-side towns and river valleys. Trace local history through the Reilly Settlement, Stacyville Junction, and aviation sites like Ellen Church Field.2 unique versions available - 2010 Map of Cresco SW, 2010 Print
2010 Cresco SW2010 Print · USGSHoward County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the years following the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the Holy Cross Cemetery or locate the settlements of Vernon Springs and Schley along the Turkey River. - 2010 Map of Cresco NE, 2010 Print
2010 Cresco NE2010 Print · USGSNortheastern Iowa's agricultural landscape is documented here during the first decade of the millennium, centered on the Upper Iowa River valley. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites like Saint Kierans Cemetery, Ferkindstad Farm Cemetery, and Barnes Cemetery. - 2010 Map of Cresco NW, 2010 Print
2010 Cresco NW2010 Print · USGSHoward County at the start of the millennium reveals a traditional agricultural landscape defined by river crossings and rural townships. Researchers can trace family history through numerous burial sites like Phillips Cemetery and old settlements such as Bonair and Foreston. - 2010 Map of Cresco SE, 2010 Print
2010 Cresco SE2010 Print · USGSCresco and the surrounding Howard County townships are seen here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of productive farmsteads and rural heritage. Genealogists can trace family landmarks and local history through several burial grounds, including the German Methodist Cemetery, Ladwig Farm Cemetery, and Ridgeway Cemetery. - 2013 Map of Cresco NW, 2013 Print
2013 Cresco NW2013 Print · USGSHoward County agricultural lands and the Upper Iowa River valley are captured here just over a decade ago. Researchers can locate specific family holdings like Pine Creek Farm and Ollendieck Farm or trace the river crossings at Foreston Bridge. - 2013 Map of Cresco SE, 2013 Print
2013 Cresco SE2013 Print · USGSCresco and New Oregon are captured in the early twenty-first century as the landscape balances agriculture with active river recreation. Researchers can trace the winding Turkey River and locate landmarks like Steamboat Rock and the Turkey River Access State Wildlife Area. - 2013 Map of Cresco NE, 2013 Print
2013 Cresco NE2013 Print · USGSNortheast Iowa's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the winding Upper Iowa River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the areas around Kendallville, the outskirts of Cresco, and landmarks like Black Falls or Osbourne. - 2013 Map of Cresco SW, 2013 Print
2013 Cresco SW2013 Print · USGSHoward County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century as it radiates from the southern outskirts of Cresco. Researchers can trace the rural road network connecting Schley and Vernon Springs or locate the Ellen Church Field Airport near the Turkey River. - 2015 Map of Cresco NW, 2015 Print
2015 Cresco NW2015 Print · USGSHoward County's northern farmland is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing a well-established agricultural landscape divided by the Upper Iowa River. Genealogists and local historians can locate many rural burial sites including Foreston Cem, Phillips Cem, and the historic Florenceville Bridge. - 2015 Map of Cresco SW, 2015 Print
2015 Cresco SW2015 Print · USGSHoward County's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-2010s, showing the rural landscapes south of the county seat. Genealogists and local researchers can locate Holy Cross Cem, the settlement of Schley, and the historic Vernon Springs area. - 2015 Map of Cresco NE, 2015 Print
2015 Cresco NE2015 Print · USGSNortheast Iowa at the turn of the twenty-first century reveals a landscape where the Upper Iowa River shapes the local settlement pattern. Genealogists can find numerous pioneer burial sites such as Saint Kierans Cem, Barnes Cem, and the Gaul Timber Cem scattered across the township lines. - 2015 Map of Cresco SE, 2015 Print
2015 Cresco SE2015 Print · USGSNortheast Iowa at the turn of the millennium shows a landscape deeply rooted in family history and rural community. Genealogists can trace local lineages through several small burial sites like Ryan Farm Cem, Ladwig Farm Cem, and United Cem. - 2018 Map of Cresco SW, 2018 Print
2018 Cresco SW2018 Print · USGSHoward County's agricultural heartland and the upper reaches of the Turkey River are shown here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace rural lineages near Schley, locate the Holy Cross Cem, or explore the riverside setting of Vernon Springs. - 2018 Map of Cresco NE, 2018 Print
2018 Cresco NE2018 Print · USGSNear the Howard and Winneshiek border during the late twenty-teens, this area shows a landscape of river valleys and family farmsteads. Genealogists can locate numerous small burial sites like Ferkindstad Farm Cem, Gaul Timber Cem, and the riverfront village of Kendallville. - 2018 Map of Cresco SE, 2018 Print
2018 Cresco SE2018 Print · USGSHoward and Winneshiek Counties appear here in the late twenty-teens, showing the transition from the city of Cresco to the rural village of Ridgeway. Genealogists and local historians can trace several family and denominational burial grounds, including New Oregon Township Cem, South Kratz Cem, and United Cem. - 2018 Map of Cresco NW, 2018 Print
2018 Cresco NW2018 Print · USGSHoward County, Iowa, is shown here in the late 2010s as a landscape of structured farmsteads and historic river crossings. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites including Cedar Hill Cem and Foreston Cem, or trace the winding Upper Iowa River. - 2022 Map of Cresco SE, 2022 Print
2022 Cresco SE2022 Print · USGSHoward and Winneshiek counties are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the established rural grid around Cresco. You can trace old family burials at Ryan Farm Cem and Ladwig Farm Cem or follow the Turkey River through the heart of the region.
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