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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Jones County, Iowa

Explore 32 historic maps of Jones County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Jones County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Jones County, IA maps

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  1. 1900 Map of Anamosa
    1900 Map of Anamosa
    1900 Anamosa
    1900 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa is shown here during the peak of its rail-driven development at the end of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Anamosa and Monticello or locate smaller settlements like Sand Spring and Rockville.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1901 Map of Peosta
    1901 Map of Peosta
    1901 Peosta
    1901 Print · USGS
    Dubuque and Jackson counties were a hub of river commerce and early rail expansion at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of communities like Peosta, St.Donatus, and the mill sites at Washington Mills.
    4 unique versions available
  7. 1901 Map of Rock Island
    1901 Map of Rock Island
    1901 Rock Island
    1901 Print · USGS
    The eastern Iowa borderlands and the Mississippi River confluence thrive during the rail boom of the late nineteenth century. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots through numerous small settlements like Lost Nation, Grand Mound, and the vital U. S. Arsenal grounds.
    2 unique versions available
  10. 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
  13. 1910 Map of Rock Island, 1949 Print
    1910 Map of Rock Island, 1949 Print
    1910 Rock Island
    1949 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa and the Illinois borderlands come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of the river valleys and rail hubs. Genealogists and historians can trace old homesteads near Lost Nation, the early streets of Dewitt, and the sprawling U.S. Arsenal.
  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. 1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Map of Dubuque, 1982 Print
    1959 Dubuque
    1982 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region comes alive in the mid-twentieth century as a hub of river commerce and rail transit. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central Gulf through Dubuque or locate the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Lock and Dam No 11.
  22. 1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Map of Dubuque
    1961 Dubuque
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail landscape is captured here during the early sixties, showing the convergence of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. Trace mid-century rail lines like the Chicago Great Western Ry and explore sites like the Savanna Ordnance Depot and Backbone State Park.
  25. 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.
  28. 1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Map of Dubuque
    1962 Dubuque
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region's river-and-rail economy is captured here in the early sixties, centered on the Mississippi River bluffs. Genealogists and historians can locate Numerous lead and zinc mines, the New Melleray Abbey Monastery, and rural hubs like Saint Olaf.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 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.
  34. 1965 Map of Stanwood, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Stanwood, 1966 Print
    1965 Stanwood
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here during the mid-sixties, showing the rail-linked growth of Mechanicsville and Stanwood. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line or locate family sites like Walnut Grove Cem and Olin Cem.
  37. 1965 Map of Mechanicsville, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Mechanicsville, 1967 Print
    1965 Mechanicsville
    1967 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Eastern Iowa is captured in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of three counties around the rail town of Mechanicsville. Researchers can trace old family burial sites like Andre Cem and Pioneer Cem or follow the Chicago and North Western rail line.
  40. 1966 Map of Fillmore, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Fillmore, 1967 Print
    1966 Fillmore
    1967 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape defined by the winding North Fork Maquoketa River and the meeting of three counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Fillmore and Cascade or locate a riverside Quarry.
    2 unique versions available
  43. 1966 Map of Hopkinton East, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Hopkinton East, 1967 Print
    1966 Hopkinton East
    1967 Print · USGS
    Eastern Delaware County and parts of Jones County are captured here in the mid-1960s as the regional rail-and-river economy persists. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific through Sand Springs or locate family sites at Livingston Cem and Sacred Heart Cem.
  46. 1966 Map of Cascade, 1967 Print
    1966 Map of Cascade, 1967 Print
    1966 Cascade
    1967 Print · USGS
    The town of Cascade and the winding North Fork Maquoketa River define this mid-sixties survey of the Dubuque and Jones County border. Researchers can locate Bowens Prairie Cem and rural industrial sites like the local Sandpit or Gravel Pit.
  49. 1973 Map of Anamosa, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Anamosa, 1977 Print
    1973 Anamosa
    1977 Print · USGS
    Anamosa and the Wapsipinicon River valley are shown here in the early 1970s, during a period defined by both institutional growth and historic limestone industry. Genealogists and local historians can locate Stone City quarries, the State Reformatory, and rural sites like Forest Chapel or Boot Hill Cem.
  52. 1973 Map of Hopkinton West, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Hopkinton West, 1977 Print
    1973 Hopkinton West
    1977 Print · USGS
    Delaware County and its neighboring townships come into focus during the early 1970s as the Maquoketa River valley supports a landscape of small settlements and rail. Trace family roots and land use near Hopkinton, Buck Creek, and the Grove Creek Cem.
  55. 1973 Map of Anamosa NE, 1977 Print
    1973 Map of Anamosa NE, 1977 Print
    1973 Anamosa NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Jones County's rural townships and stream valleys are captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape shaped by rail and agriculture. Genealogists can locate family sites near SS Peter & Paul Ch, Prairie Hill Cem, and the State Penal Farm.
  58. 1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Map of Dubuque
    1976 Dubuque
    1976 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, Wisconsin, and Illinois come alive during the mid-seventies, showing a region built on river commerce and mining. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Illinois Central railroad or locate heritage sites like the New Melleray Abbey Monastery and Backbone State Park.
  61. 1980 Map of Wyoming East, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Wyoming East, 1981 Print
    1980 Wyoming East
    1981 Print · USGS
    Eastern Jones County and neighboring Jackson County appear in the late seventies as a landscape of rural schoolhouses and winding creeks. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Old Railroad Grade past Cady Cem or locate the Midland Sch near Monmouth.
  64. 1980 Map of Canton, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Canton, 1981 Print
    1980 Canton
    1981 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of eastern Iowa are captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the historic crossroads of Canton and Clay Mills. Researchers can trace rural lineages through family-named landmarks like Sawyers Rock or sites such as St Peters Ch and Clay Cem.
  67. 1980 Map of Wyoming West, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Wyoming West, 1981 Print
    1980 Wyoming West
    1981 Print · USGS
    Jones County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the 1980s, centered on the historic town of Wyoming and the southern Wapsipinicon River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations at North Madison Cem or follow the route of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.
  70. 1980 Map of Monticello, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Monticello, 1981 Print
    1980 Monticello
    1981 Print · USGS
    Monticello and its surrounding townships are captured in the early 1980s, revealing a landscape defined by the river and the rail line. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous burial sites and churches, from Oakwood Cem to Edinburg and Zion Ch.
  73. 1980 Map of Clarence, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Clarence, 1981 Print
    1980 Clarence
    1981 Print · USGS
    Clarence and the surrounding Cedar County townships are shown here in the early 1980s, centered on the Chicago and North Western rail corridor. Genealogists can locate several family landmarks and cemeteries such as St Johns Cem and Diamond Cem.
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