Old Maps of Battle Creek, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 10 historic maps of Battle Creek. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Battle Creek, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Fort Dodge
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa is shown here during a period of steady industrial and rail activity in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines connecting Fort Dodge to mining and manufacturing sites like Gypsum and Industry Station.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Fort Dodge
    1957 Map of Fort Dodge
    1957 Fort Dodge
    1957 Print · USGS
    West-central Iowa thrived as a network of rail-linked agricultural hubs and river towns during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of the Des Moines River valley and locate historic landmarks in Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and Lehigh.

  3. 1958 Map of Fort Dodge
    1958 Map of Fort Dodge
    1958 Fort Dodge
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Iowa in the mid-1950s reveals a productive landscape of river-valley industry and prairie agricultural hubs. Researchers can trace the development of the Des Moines River corridor through Fort Dodge and locate vanished local landmarks near Coalville or Storm Lake.

  4. 1967 Map of Battle Creek, 1968 Print
    1967 Map of Battle Creek, 1968 Print
    1967 Battle Creek
    1968 Print · USGS
    The Maple River valley in the late 1960s shows a well-connected agricultural hub centered on the town of Battle Creek. Genealogists and local historians can trace family-named sites like Nicholson Field, the grounds of Mount Hope Cem, and the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1985 Map of Ida Grove
    1985 Map of Ida Grove
    1985 Ida Grove
    1985 Print · USGS
    Western Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented in the mid-1980s, showcasing a network of grain-hauling rail lines and river valley settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations across Ida Grove and Denison or locate landmarks like Black Hawk Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2010 Map of Battle Creek, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Battle Creek, 2010 Print
    2010 Battle Creek
    2010 Print · USGS
    The community of Battle Creek is documented here as it appeared in the early 21st century, centered on the Maple River valley. Local historians and genealogists can trace the rural landscape from Mount Hope Cemetery to the Ida County Fairgrounds.

  7. 2013 Map of Battle Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Battle Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Battle Creek
    2013 Print · USGS
    Battle Creek and the surrounding Ida County townships are shown here in the early 2010s, centered on the Maple River valley. Researchers can trace the local street grid of Battle Creek or locate landmarks like the Ida County Fairgrounds and the heights of Battle Hill.

  8. 2015 Map of Battle Creek, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Battle Creek, 2015 Print
    2015 Battle Creek
    2015 Print · USGS
    This Ida County township is documented at a moment when the town of Battle Creek remained the heart of a productive river valley. Researchers can trace family plots at Mount Hope Cem and follow the paths of Battle Cr and the Maple River.

  9. 2018 Map of Battle Creek, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Battle Creek, 2018 Print
    2018 Battle Creek
    2018 Print · USGS
    Battle Creek and the surrounding Ida County farmlands are documented here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local researchers can trace the roads leading to Mount Hope Cem or follow the waters of the Maple River past Battle Hill and through Pleasant Valley.

  10. 2022 Map of Battle Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Battle Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Battle Creek
    2022 Print · USGS
    Battle Creek and the surrounding Ida County farmlands are captured here in their contemporary layout. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land ties near Battle Hill, locate burials at Mount Hope Cem, and follow the winding path of the Maple River.

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