1970s Maps of Jones County, Iowa

Explore 4 historic maps of Jones County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Jones County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.


Jones County, IA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

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