1900s (20th Century) Maps of Madison Township, Iowa

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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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10. 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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13. 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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16. 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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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. 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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25. 1968 Map of Swisher, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Swisher

    1970 Print · USGS

    Covers Madison Township, including Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, and other nearby areas

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 1994 Map of Ely

    

    1994 Ely

    1994 Print · USGS

    The reservoir country of Johnson and Linn counties is captured in the mid-nineties, showing the integration of water recreation and town life. Trace family roots at Sulek Cem or follow the Old Railroad Grade through Solon.

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37. 1994 Map of Swisher

    

    1994 Swisher

    1994 Print · USGS

    Covers Madison Township, including Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, and other nearby areas

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40. 1994 Map of Tiffin

    

    1994 Tiffin

    1994 Print · USGS

    In the early 1990s, Johnson County reveals a transition from traditional rail-and-river geography to modern highway expansion near Tiffin. Genealogists and researchers can trace local roots at St Peter Cem and Oak Hill Cem, or locate landmarks like the Clear Creek-Amana High Sch.

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