Old Maps of Jones County, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration

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Jones County, IA maps

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  1. 1889 Map of Tipton
    1889 Map of Tipton
    1889 Tipton
    1889 Print · USGS
    Cedar County at the close of the nineteenth century was a landscape shaped by two major rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early town plats of Tipton, Mechanicsville, and Stanwood, alongside landmarks like Sugar Creek and the Chicago and North-Western Railroad.

  2. 1890 Map of Tipton
    1890 Map of Tipton
    1890 Tipton
    1890 Print · USGS
    Cedar County in the late nineteenth century is captured here as a thriving rail-centered landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early grids of Tipton, Mechanicsville, and Stanwood along the tracks of the Chicago and North-Western Railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 1891 Map of Monticello
    1891 Map of Monticello
    1891 Monticello
    1891 Print · USGS
    Jones County at the peak of the rail era shows a landscape organized by iron rails and river bends. Trace the junctions and early plats of Monticello, Center Junction, and Wyoming along the Chicago and North Western Railroad.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1891 Map of Mechanicsville
    1891 Map of Mechanicsville
    1891 Mechanicsville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa during the late Victorian era is defined here by its emerging rail corridors and the winding path of the Cedar River. Genealogists can trace the early footprints of settlements like Mechanicsville, Mt. Vernon, and Solon before modern development.

  6. 1891 Map of Baldwin
    1891 Map of Baldwin
    1891 Baldwin
    1891 Print · USGS
    Jackson County at the end of the century shows a rugged landscape transitioning from river-based industry to a railroad economy. Genealogists can trace family footprints in early settlements like Ozark, Clay Mills, and the rail hubs of Baldwin and Monmouth.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1892 Map of Wheatland
    1892 Map of Wheatland
    1892 Wheatland
    1892 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of burgeoning rail towns and river settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace early property boundaries and rail corridors through Wheatland, the winding Wapsipinicon River, and the curiously named Lost Nation.

  8. 1894 Map of Wheatland
    1894 Map of Wheatland
    1894 Wheatland
    1894 Print · USGS
    Clinton and Jones counties thrived along the river and rail corridors of the 1890s. Genealogists can trace the early development of Oxford Junction and Wheatland, or locate old mill sites near Oxford Mills and Massillon.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1894 Map of Mechanicsville
    1894 Map of Mechanicsville
    1894 Mechanicsville
    1894 Print · USGS
    East-central Iowa thrived as a rail and river hub in the 1890s, where major lines connected growing agricultural towns. Researchers can trace the development of Mt. Vernon and Lisbon along the northern tracks or follow the Cedar River to Cedar Bluffs.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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.

  15. 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

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. 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.

  19. 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

  20. 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.

  21. 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.

  22. 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.

  23. 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

  24. 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.

  25. 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.

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