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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Johnson County, Iowa

Explore 31 historic maps of Johnson County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Johnson County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Johnson County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Johnson County, IA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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.
  16. 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.
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 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.
  37. 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
  40. 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
  43. 1965 Map of Solon, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Solon, 1967 Print
    1965 Solon
    1967 Print · USGS
    Johnson County is shown in the mid-1960s as the railroad and the river continue to shape local commerce and community life. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sutliff Cem, SS Peter and Paul Ch, and the rural settlement of Morse.
  46. 1965 Map of West Branch, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of West Branch, 1967 Print
    1965 West Branch
    1967 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa farmland centered on West Branch is captured here in the mid-sixties, just as modern interstate travel was reshaping the region. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near the Hoover Birthplace National Historic Site, Scattergood Sch, and Honey Grove Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1968 Map of Ely, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Ely, 1970 Print
    1968 Ely
    1970 Print · USGS
    Near the intersection of Linn and Johnson Counties in the late sixties, this survey highlights a landscape transformed by water and recreation. Genealogists and local historians can locate Presbyterian Cem, the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific tracks, and the Lake Macbride State Park grounds.
    4 unique versions available
  52. 1968 Map of Swisher, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Swisher, 1970 Print
    1968 Swisher
    1970 Print · USGS
    Swisher and the surrounding Johnson County townships appear here in the late sixties as the Iowa River valley transitioned into a major recreation and wildlife hub. Researchers can locate several burial grounds like Western Cem and Greencastle Cem, or trace the path of the Cedar Rapids and Iowa City railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  55. 1968 Map of Amana, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Amana, 1971 Print
    1968 Amana
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Amana Colonies and the Iowa River valley are captured here in the late sixties as the Coralville Reservoir defines the local landscape. Genealogists and historians can trace family landmarks like Hala Cem or explore rail hubs in Amana and Homestead.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 1969 Map of Riverside, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Riverside, 1971 Print
    1969 Riverside
    1971 Print · USGS
    The northern edge of Washington County comes into focus in the late 1960s, centered on the riverfront town of Riverside. Genealogists and local historians can map out old family plots at St Vincent Cem or trace the rural path to Highland Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1969 Map of Lone Tree, 1972 Print
    1969 Map of Lone Tree, 1972 Print
    1969 Lone Tree
    1972 Print · USGS
    Lone Tree and the river bottomlands of Johnson and Louisa Counties are captured here in the late sixties. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Evans Cem and Swank Ch, while the Old Railroad Grade marks a vanished rail corridor.
  64. 1970 Map of Nichols, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Nichols, 1972 Print
    1970 Nichols
    1972 Print · USGS
    The river and rail networks of Muscatine and Louisa counties are meticulously detailed in the early 1970s. Trace family history through numerous burial sites like Lone Tree Cem and Brockway Cem, or follow the legacy of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad through Nichols.
    2 unique versions available
  67. 1973 Map of Oxford, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Oxford, 1975 Print
    1973 Oxford
    1975 Print · USGS
    Oxford and its surrounding Iowa townships are caught here in the early 1970s, as the landscape balanced rail-era roots with modern highway expansion. Trace local family history at Oxford Cem or follow the path of the CHICAGO ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC railroad.
  70. 1973 Map of Amish, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Amish, 1975 Print
    1973 Amish
    1975 Print · USGS
    Iowa's rural heritage is preserved in this mid-1970s survey of the Johnson and Washington county borders. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of this community through the Mennonite Sch, Windham cemetery, and Amish settlement.
  73. 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
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