Old Maps of Jefferson County, Iowa

1. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print

   

   1954 Centerville

   1967 Print · USGS

   The Iowa-Missouri borderlands at mid-century reveal a landscape shaped by river valleys and the height of the regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Wabash railroad and locate old townsites like Mystic, Moulton, and Greentop.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 1957 Map of Centerville

    

    1957 Centerville

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of river-valley agriculture and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and small-town growth in Centerville, Kirksville, and along the Wabash railroad line.

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16. 1958 Map of Centerville

    

    1958 Centerville

    1958 Print · USGS

    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands come into focus during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by river valleys and intersecting rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through dozens of rural hubs like Bloomfield, Unionville, and Corydon.

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19. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print

    

    1958 Burlington

    1968 Print · USGS

    The tri-state river country of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Mississippi River and major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Keokuk or locate the sprawling Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.

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22. 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.

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25. 1961 Map of Burlington

    

    1961 Burlington

    1961 Print · USGS

    The tri-state borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail economy of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of major hubs like Galesburg and Macomb alongside landmark sites such as the Iowa Ordnance Plant and the historic river town of Nauvoo.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 1963 Map of Burlington

    

    1963 Burlington

    1963 Print · USGS

    The tri-state river country of the Mississippi and Illinois valleys comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial and academic growth of the region, from the Iowa Ordnance Plant to campuses like Knox College and Western Illinois University.

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37. 1965 Map of Eldon, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Eldon

    1966 Print · USGS

    Southeast Iowa in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the Des Moines River and a complex network of rail lines. Researchers can locate family sites at Gontermand Cem, trace the Old Railroad Grade, or explore the riverfront at Eldon.

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40. 1965 Map of Libertyville, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Libertyville

    1966 Print · USGS

    Libertyville and the surrounding townships in the mid-sixties show a landscape shaped by the rail lines and winding creek branches. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Fell Cem, Mt Zion Ch, and the sprawling drainage of Lick Creek.

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43. 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.

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46. 1980 Map of Fairfield North, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Fairfield North

    1981 Print · USGS

    Jefferson County in the early eighties reveals the growth of Fairfield alongside its academic and agricultural roots. Genealogists and historians can locate Evergreen Cem, trace the Old Railroad Grade, and explore the rural community of Perlee.

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49. 1980 Map of Richland, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Richland

    1981 Print · USGS

    Southeast Iowa in the early 1980s reveals a landscape of quiet agricultural towns and significant state park land. Researchers can trace family history through several rural burial grounds like Evergreen Cem or follow the rails of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.

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52. 1980 Map of Brighton, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Brighton

    1981 Print · USGS

    The Skunk River valley at the start of the 1980s reveals a deeply rooted rural landscape straddling the Washington and Jefferson county line. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local burial sites like Hillcrest Cem and Friends Cem or locate the Quarry and Old Railroad Grade that shaped the local economy.

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55. 1980 Map of Fairfield South, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Fairfield South

    1981 Print · USGS

    The Jefferson and Van Buren county line comes to life in the late seventies as rural farmland meets the expanding edges of Fairfield. Genealogists can trace family names at Roth Cem and Smith Cem or locate community landmarks like the County Home.

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58. 1980 Map of Lockridge West, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Lockridge West

    1981 Print · USGS

    Jefferson and Van Buren counties appear in the early eighties as a network of rural townships and winding creek bottoms. Researchers can locate numerous family burial sites like Bonnifield Cem or trace the Burlington Northern line near Lockridge.

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61. 1980 Map of Ollie, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Ollie

    1981 Print · USGS

    Southeast Iowa's farming heartland and rail corridors are preserved here as they appeared in the early eighties. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through the Ollie Cem, Summit Cem, and Altman Cem while following the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line.

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64. 1980 Map of Brookville, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Brookville

    1981 Print · USGS

    Jefferson County farming communities and family legacies are preserved here in the early eighties. Genealogists can locate several burial grounds like Brooks Cem and Gantz Cem while tracing the Burlington Northern rail line.

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67. 1980 Map of Pekin, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Pekin

    1981 Print · USGS

    Southeast Iowa farming communities thrive at the meeting point of Keokuk, Jefferson, and Wapello counties during the late twentieth century. Researchers can trace rural life through landmarks like Van Orsdall Cem, the Pekin Community Sch, and the Old Railroad Grade.

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70. 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.

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73. 1980 Map of Wayland, 1981 Print

    

    1980 Wayland

    1981 Print · USGS

    Life in the 1970s across the Washington and Henry county lines centered on the agricultural hubs of Wayland and Coppock during this era of field mapping. Researchers can trace family roots through several rural landmarks, including Schrock Cem, Eicher Emmanuel Ch, and the winding path of the Skunk River.

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