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Old Maps of Iowa City, Iowa

Explore 35 old maps of Iowa City, spanning from 1891 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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Iowa City, IA maps

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  1. 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
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 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
  16. 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
  19. 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.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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
  34. 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
  37. 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
  40. 1993 Map of Iowa City East, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Iowa City East, 1994 Print
    1993 Iowa City East
    1994 Print · USGS
    Iowa City and its eastern rural surroundings are documented in the early nineties as suburban expansion met established farmsteads. Genealogists and historians can trace Memory Gardens Cem, the Old Railroad Grade, and the small community of Oasis.
  43. 1994 Map of Iowa City West
    1994 Map of Iowa City West
    1994 Iowa City West
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Iowa City corridor shows rapid academic and civic expansion during the mid-nineties. Researchers can trace historic cemeteries like Oakland Cem, early school sites such as Penn Sch, and the winding Iowa River valley from North Liberty to the Iowa City Municipal Airport.
    2 unique versions available
  46. 2010 Map of West Liberty SW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of West Liberty SW, 2010 Print
    2010 West Liberty SW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa City, including Scott Township, East Lucas Township, and other nearby areas
  49. 2010 Map of Iowa City West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Iowa City West, 2010 Print
    2010 Iowa City West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa City, including Coralville, North Liberty, and other nearby areas
  52. 2010 Map of Iowa City East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Iowa City East, 2010 Print
    2010 Iowa City East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa City, including Elmira, Newport Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2010 Map of Hills, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hills, 2010 Print
    2010 Hills
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa City, including Riverside, Hills, and other nearby areas
  58. 2013 Map of West Liberty SW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of West Liberty SW, 2013 Print
    2013 West Liberty SW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa City, including Scott Township, East Lucas Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2013 Map of Iowa City East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Iowa City East, 2013 Print
    2013 Iowa City East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa City, including Elmira, Newport Township, and other nearby areas
  64. 2013 Map of Hills, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hills, 2013 Print
    2013 Hills
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa City, including Riverside, Hills, and other nearby areas
  67. 2013 Map of Iowa City West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Iowa City West, 2013 Print
    2013 Iowa City West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa City, including Coralville, North Liberty, and other nearby areas
  70. 2015 Map of Iowa City East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Iowa City East, 2015 Print
    2015 Iowa City East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa City, including Elmira, Newport Township, and other nearby areas
  73. 2015 Map of West Liberty SW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of West Liberty SW, 2015 Print
    2015 West Liberty SW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Iowa City, including Scott Township, East Lucas Township, and other nearby areas
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