Old Maps of Cass, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 13 historic maps of Cass. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Cass, IA maps

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  1. 1890 Map of Anamosa
    1890 Map of Anamosa
    1890 Anamosa
    1890 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa was a landscape defined by river valleys and expanding rail lines in the 1890s. Genealogists can trace family roots through early settlements like Anamosa, Springville, and Viola along the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1984 Map of Anamosa, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Anamosa, 1985 Print
    1984 Anamosa
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa's river valleys and farming communities are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a landscape defined by the Wapsipinicon River and Maquoketa River. Genealogists and historians can locate legacy landmarks like the Independence State Hospital, Ebys Mill, and the State Penal Farm.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2010 Map of Anamosa NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Anamosa NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Anamosa NE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Cass, including Anamosa, Downers Grove, and other nearby areas

  10. 2013 Map of Anamosa NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Anamosa NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Anamosa NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Cass, including Anamosa, Downers Grove, and other nearby areas

  11. 2015 Map of Anamosa NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Anamosa NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Anamosa NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Cass, including Anamosa, Downers Grove, and other nearby areas

  12. 2018 Map of Anamosa NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Anamosa NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Anamosa NE
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Cass, including Anamosa, Downers Grove, and other nearby areas

  13. 2022 Map of Anamosa NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Anamosa NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Anamosa NE
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jones County's rural landscape is captured here in the contemporary era, showing the northern reaches of the seat at Anamosa. Genealogists can locate family burial plots at Prairie Hill Cem, Cass Cem, or Fremont Cem along the creek valleys.

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