Old Maps of Parnell, Iowa for Metal Detecting

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Parnell, IA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Oxford
    1891 Map of Oxford
    1891 Oxford
    1891 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of burgeoning rail towns and fertile creek bottoms. Genealogists can trace the early township borders of Oxford and York while following the paths of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad and Old Mans Creek.

  2. 1894 Map of Oxford
    1894 Map of Oxford
    1894 Oxford
    1894 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Johnson County was a landscape of emerging rail towns and winding creek valleys in the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Oxford and Windham alongside the Old Mans Creek drainage system.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1903 Map of Fairfax
    1903 Map of Fairfax
    1903 Fairfax
    1903 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa's rail-and-river corridor is captured here at the start of the twentieth century, showing the region's transition into an agricultural powerhouse. Genealogists can locate the seven original communal villages of the Amana colonies and old educational sites like Western College.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's evolving landscape is captured here in the early seventies, just as major reservoirs were reshaping the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern or locate family roots near Pella, Indianola, and Knoxville.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by bustling rail hubs and deep-rooted agricultural research. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of Des Moines and Ames, locate the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation, or study the paths of the Skunk River and South Skunk River.

  6. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's post-war landscape is defined here by the converging rail lines and river valleys that shaped its earliest settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Rock Island Railroad and locate community landmarks in Des Moines, Ames, and Newton.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 1968 Map of North English, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of North English, 1970 Print
    1968 North English
    1970 Print · USGS
    North English and the surrounding Iowa countryside are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by river valleys and rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural landmarks like Pleasant Grove Ch, Campbell Cem, and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad.

  11. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's fertile plains and growing capital are captured here during the late sixties, a time of major highway expansion and reservoir construction. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural township boundaries, local cemeteries, and rail lines serving towns like Pella, Grinnell, and Oskaloosa.

  12. 1973 Map of Holbrook, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Holbrook, 1975 Print
    1973 Holbrook
    1975 Print · USGS
    Iowa County farmland in the early 1970s reveals a quiet landscape shaped by the North English River and the legacy of local settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural burial grounds, including St Josephs Cem, Piersol Cem, and the community of Holbrook.

  13. 1984 Map of Iowa City, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Iowa City, 1985 Print
    1984 Iowa City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of expanding university towns and river-fed conservation lands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural networks connecting Iowa City to smaller outposts like West Branch, Solon, and Atalissa.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1984 Map of Grinnell, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Grinnell, 1985 Print
    1984 Grinnell
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's prairie towns and rail corridors are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the agricultural grid and protected marshlands. Researchers can trace historic routes along the Chicago and North Western or locate family roots near the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation and Lake Ponderosa.
    2 unique versions available

  15. 2010 Map of North English, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of North English, 2010 Print
    2010 North English
    2010 Print · USGS
    Iowa County farm country and river bottoms are documented here in the early 21st century. Researchers can locate family burial sites like Saint Patricks Cemetery and Campbell Cemetery or trace the winding Middle English River.

  16. 2010 Map of Holbrook, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Holbrook, 2010 Print
    2010 Holbrook
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Iowa County are captured here at the start of the 21st century, revealing an agricultural heartland shaped by the forks of the English River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through several pioneer burial sites, including Saint Michaels Catholic Cemetery and Piersol Cemetery.

  17. 2013 Map of North English, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of North English, 2013 Print
    2013 North English
    2013 Print · USGS
    North English and Parnell are depicted in the early 21st century as stable agricultural centers in the Iowa countryside. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family property lines and rural infrastructure along the Middle English River and Gritter Cr.

  18. 2013 Map of Holbrook, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Holbrook, 2013 Print
    2013 Holbrook
    2013 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Iowa County is shown here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of grid-line roads and winding waterways. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns near Holbrook and Green Center or follow the banks of Old Mans Cr and the English River.

  19. 2015 Map of Holbrook, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Holbrook, 2015 Print
    2015 Holbrook
    2015 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Iowa's rural landscape comes into focus during this mid-2010s survey of the tri-county border near Parnell. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land and burial sites like Saint Michaels Catholic Cem and Walsh Cem along the English River valley.

  20. 2015 Map of North English, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of North English, 2015 Print
    2015 North English
    2015 Print · USGS
    North English and Parnell sit within this rural landscape of eastern Iowa during the mid-2010s. Genealogists can trace family history through several local landmarks like Campbell Cem, Yankee Point Cem, and Saint Patricks Cem.

  21. 2018 Map of Holbrook, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Holbrook, 2018 Print
    2018 Holbrook
    2018 Print · USGS
    Iowa County at the turn of the century remains a landscape of quiet rural parishes and winding river valleys. Genealogists can trace family lines across numerous burial sites like Piersol Cem, Champion Hill Cem, and Walsh Cem near the South English River.

  22. 2018 Map of North English, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of North English, 2018 Print
    2018 North English
    2018 Print · USGS
    Iowa County agricultural lands and river valleys are captured here in the late 2010s. Genealogists can trace several historic burial sites, including Yankee Point Cem, Clothier Cem, and Saint Patricks Cem near the North English settlement.

  23. 2022 Map of Holbrook, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Holbrook, 2022 Print
    2022 Holbrook
    2022 Print · USGS
    Iowa, Keokuk, and Washington counties meet in this agricultural landscape during the early 2020s, centered on the historic crossroads of Holbrook. Researchers can trace old family lineages through numerous sites like Champion Hill Cem, Watters Cem, and Saint Josephs Cem.

  24. 2022 Map of North English, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of North English, 2022 Print
    2022 North English
    2022 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Iowa and Keokuk counties is shown here in the 2020s as a landscape of river valleys and agricultural grids. Genealogists can trace family heritage through local burial sites like Saint Patricks Cem, Clothier Cem, and North English Cem.

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