Old Maps of North Liberty, Iowa for Metal Detecting

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North Liberty, 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. 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

  3. 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. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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.

  8. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 1994 Map of Ely
    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.

  16. 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.

  17. 1994 Map of Tiffin
    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.

  18. 2010 Map of Swisher, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Swisher, 2010 Print
    2010 Swisher
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers North Liberty, including Cedar Rapids, Swisher, and other nearby areas

  19. 2010 Map of Iowa City West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Iowa City West, 2010 Print
    2010 Iowa City West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers North Liberty, including Iowa City, Coralville, and other nearby areas

  20. 2010 Map of Ely, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ely, 2010 Print
    2010 Ely
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers North Liberty, including Solon, Ely, and other nearby areas

  21. 2010 Map of Tiffin, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Tiffin, 2010 Print
    2010 Tiffin
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers North Liberty, including Coralville, Tiffin, and other nearby areas

  22. 2013 Map of Tiffin, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Tiffin, 2013 Print
    2013 Tiffin
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers North Liberty, including Coralville, Tiffin, and other nearby areas

  23. 2013 Map of Iowa City West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Iowa City West, 2013 Print
    2013 Iowa City West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers North Liberty, including Iowa City, Coralville, and other nearby areas

  24. 2013 Map of Swisher, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Swisher, 2013 Print
    2013 Swisher
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers North Liberty, including Cedar Rapids, Swisher, and other nearby areas

  25. 2013 Map of Ely, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ely, 2013 Print
    2013 Ely
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers North Liberty, including Solon, Ely, and other nearby areas

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