1960s Maps of Johnson County, Iowa

1. 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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4. 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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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 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.

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37. 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.

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40. 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.

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43. 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.

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46. 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.

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49. 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.

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