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Old Maps of Johnson County, Iowa

Explore 132 old maps of Johnson County, spanning from 1887 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Johnson County, IA maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Cedar Rapids
    1887 Map of Cedar Rapids
    1887 Cedar Rapids
    1887 Print · USGS
    Linn and Johnson Counties come alive in this late 19th-century study of the river valleys and rail lines connecting Cedar Rapids to the surrounding prairie. Genealogists can trace old property lines across Jefferson and Big Grove or locate early settlements like Ely and Shueyville.
  4. 1888 Map of Amana
    1888 Map of Amana
    1888 Amana
    1888 Print · USGS
    The Amana Colonies and the Iowa River valley are shown here in the late 1880s, during a period of communal prosperity and rail expansion. Genealogists can trace the specific villages of Hohe Amana, Middle Amana, and Homestead alongside three major railroads.
  7. 1889 Map of Amana
    1889 Map of Amana
    1889 Amana
    1889 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa at the close of the nineteenth century reveals the unique communal settlement of the Amana colonies along the Iowa River. Trace early village footprints from Hohe Amana to Homestead and the rail corridors of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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.
  13. 1891 Map of Mechanicsville
    1891 Map of Mechanicsville
    1891 Mechanicsville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa during the late Victorian era is defined here by its emerging rail corridors and the winding path of the Cedar River. Genealogists can trace the early footprints of settlements like Mechanicsville, Mt. Vernon, and Solon before modern development.
  16. 1891 Map of Cedar Rapids
    1891 Map of Cedar Rapids
    1891 Cedar Rapids
    1891 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of growing river towns and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Cedar Rapids and the development of rail hubs like Ely and Bertram along the Cedar River.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1891 Map of Iowa City
    1891 Map of Iowa City
    1891 Iowa City
    1891 Print · USGS
    Iowa City and its surrounding townships appear at the peak of the late 19th-century rail era. Researchers can trace early railroad alignments like the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and locate established settlements including Tiffin, Coralville, and South Liberty.
    3 unique versions available
  22. 1894 Map of Mechanicsville
    1894 Map of Mechanicsville
    1894 Mechanicsville
    1894 Print · USGS
    East-central Iowa thrived as a rail and river hub in the 1890s, where major lines connected growing agricultural towns. Researchers can trace the development of Mt. Vernon and Lisbon along the northern tracks or follow the Cedar River to Cedar Bluffs.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 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
  28. 1894 Map of West Liberty
    1894 Map of West Liberty
    1894 West Liberty
    1894 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of burgeoning rail towns and agricultural hubs. Genealogists and local historians can trace early property boundaries and settlement sites like West Branch, Plato, and the rail junction at West Liberty.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1899 Map of Amana, 1910 Print
    1899 Map of Amana, 1910 Print
    1899 Amana
    1910 Print · USGS
    The Amana Colonies and the surrounding prairies of Iowa and Benton counties appear here in the decades following their communal establishment. Genealogists and historians can trace the specific layouts of villages like Hohe Amana and Middle Amana or follow the early paths of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.
  34. 1901 Map of Stanwood
    1901 Map of Stanwood
    1901 Stanwood
    1901 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa is defined by its fertile plains and busy rail corridors at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Tipton, West Liberty, and Mt. Vernon, alongside vanished stopping points like Lime City and Walden.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 1938 Map of Iowa City
    1938 Map of Iowa City
    1938 Iowa City
    1938 Print · USGS
    Iowa City and its surrounding townships are captured in the mid-1930s, revealing a landscape of rural schoolhouses and the early University of Iowa campus. Trace vanished local landmarks like the State Sanatorium, Iowa City Landing Field, and dozens of named country schools.
    3 unique versions available
  43. 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
  46. 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.
  49. 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.
  52. 1965 Map of West Liberty, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of West Liberty, 1966 Print
    1965 West Liberty
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Muscatine County is centered here on the busy rail junction of West Liberty and the surrounding prairie farmsteads. Researchers can trace family history through numerous rural landmarks like South Prairie Grange Hall, Oak Ridge Cemetery, and the settlement at Downey.
  55. 1965 Map of Williamstown, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Williamstown, 1966 Print
    1965 Williamstown
    1966 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Johnson and Washington counties are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by small farms and creek valleys. Researchers can locate numerous local landmarks including St Peters Cem, Hartsock Sch, and the community at Sharon Center.
  58. 1965 Map of Tiffin, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Tiffin, 1967 Print
    1965 Tiffin
    1967 Print · USGS
    Tiffin and the surrounding Johnson County farmland are captured here in the mid-sixties as Interstate 80 began to reshape the local landscape. Researchers can trace the Rock Island rail line and locate rural landmarks like Cosgrove and St Peter Dem.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1965 Map of Cedar Bluff, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Cedar Bluff, 1967 Print
    1965 Cedar Bluff
    1967 Print · USGS
    Cedar County's river valley comes to life in the mid-1960s, showing the rural landscape around Cedar Bluff and the winding Cedar River. Researchers can trace old family roots and transport history at Evergreen Cem, St Bridget Ch, and the lingering Old RR Grade.
  64. 1965 Map of Iowa City West, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Iowa City West, 1967 Print
    1965 Iowa City West
    1967 Print · USGS
    The mid-sixties growth of Iowa City and its university is captured here as the Coralville Reservoir reshapes the northern landscape. Trace the footprints of Oakland Cemetery, Penn Sch, and the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City rail line.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1965 Map of West Liberty SW, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of West Liberty SW, 1967 Print
    1965 West Liberty SW
    1967 Print · USGS
    Johnson County farmland south of Iowa City is captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by township lines and prairie creeks. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Scott Cem, Walker Cem, and the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line.
  70. 1965 Map of Hills, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Hills, 1967 Print
    1965 Hills
    1967 Print · USGS
    Johnson County in the mid-sixties reveals a river-valley landscape defined by the winding Iowa River and the small-town hub of Hills. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near St Stanislaus Ch, Sandtown Cem, and several rural school sites.
    2 unique versions available
  73. 1965 Map of Iowa City East, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Iowa City East, 1967 Print
    1965 Iowa City East
    1967 Print · USGS
    The eastern outskirts of Iowa City and rural Johnson County are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape shaped by rail and agriculture. Researchers can locate numerous vanished country schoolhouses like Railroad Sch and Center Sch, along with the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line.
    3 unique versions available
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