Old Maps of Penn Township, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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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13. 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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16. 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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19. 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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22. 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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25. 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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28. 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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31. 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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34. 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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37. 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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40. 2022 Map of Iowa City West, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Iowa City West

    2022 Print · USGS

    Iowa City and Coralville are shown during their modern expansion in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate numerous historic burial sites like the Pioneer Burial Ground or trace the grounds of the University of Iowa and Johnson County Courthouse.

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43. 2022 Map of Ely, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Ely

    2022 Print · USGS

    The corridor between Linn and Johnson County shows significant development and water recreation in this contemporary survey. Family historians can trace numerous rural burial grounds such as Sulek Cem and Oakland Cem or explore the shores of Lake McBride.

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