Old Maps of Monroe Township, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration

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Monroe Township, 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 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.

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 1994 Map of Swisher
    1994 Map of Swisher
    1994 Swisher
    1994 Print · USGS
    The Johnson County river valley and surrounding prairies are captured here in the 1990s as the landscape balances wildlife conservation and rural growth. Researchers can trace numerous family burial grounds including Anderson Cem, Dupont Cem, and Greencastle Cem near the town of Swisher.

  14. 2010 Map of Swisher, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Swisher, 2010 Print
    2010 Swisher
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe Township, including Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, and other nearby areas

  15. 2010 Map of Amana, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Amana, 2010 Print
    2010 Amana
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe Township, including Walford, Amana, and other nearby areas

  16. 2013 Map of Swisher, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Swisher, 2013 Print
    2013 Swisher
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe Township, including Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of Amana, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Amana, 2013 Print
    2013 Amana
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe Township, including Walford, Amana, and other nearby areas

  18. 2015 Map of Amana, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Amana, 2015 Print
    2015 Amana
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe Township, including Walford, Amana, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Swisher, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Swisher, 2015 Print
    2015 Swisher
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe Township, including Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, and other nearby areas

  20. 2018 Map of Amana, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Amana, 2018 Print
    2018 Amana
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe Township, including Walford, Amana, and other nearby areas

  21. 2018 Map of Swisher, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Swisher, 2018 Print
    2018 Swisher
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe Township, including Cedar Rapids, North Liberty, and other nearby areas

  22. 2022 Map of Swisher, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Swisher, 2022 Print
    2022 Swisher
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Johnson County countryside south of Cedar Rapids is documented here in the early twenty-first century as suburban growth meets rural farmland. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites like Greencastle Cem and Shueyville Cem along the Iowa River valley.

  23. 2022 Map of Amana, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Amana, 2022 Print
    2022 Amana
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Amana Colonies and the Iowa River valley are shown in detail here during the early 2020s. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites like Hala Cem and Castek Cem tucked among the fields near Walford and Rich Field.

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