Old Maps of Monticello, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Monticello with 19 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Monticello has changed over the decades.


Monticello, IA maps

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  1. 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

  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. 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.

  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. 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.

  9. 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

  10. 2010 Map of Hopkinton East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hopkinton East, 2010 Print
    2010 Hopkinton East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Monticello, including Hopkinton, Junction Switch, and other nearby areas

  11. 2010 Map of Monticello, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Monticello, 2010 Print
    2010 Monticello
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Monticello, including Edinburg, Langworthy, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Hopkinton East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hopkinton East, 2013 Print
    2013 Hopkinton East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Monticello, including Hopkinton, Junction Switch, and other nearby areas

  13. 2013 Map of Monticello, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Monticello, 2013 Print
    2013 Monticello
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Monticello, including Edinburg, Langworthy, and other nearby areas

  14. 2015 Map of Hopkinton East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Hopkinton East, 2015 Print
    2015 Hopkinton East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Monticello, including Hopkinton, Junction Switch, and other nearby areas

  15. 2015 Map of Monticello, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Monticello, 2015 Print
    2015 Monticello
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Monticello, including Edinburg, Langworthy, and other nearby areas

  16. 2018 Map of Hopkinton East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Hopkinton East, 2018 Print
    2018 Hopkinton East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Monticello, including Hopkinton, Junction Switch, and other nearby areas

  17. 2018 Map of Monticello, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Monticello, 2018 Print
    2018 Monticello
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Monticello, including Edinburg, Langworthy, and other nearby areas

  18. 2022 Map of Hopkinton East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Hopkinton East, 2022 Print
    2022 Hopkinton East
    2022 Print · USGS
    The river valleys of Delaware and Jones counties are detailed here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural landscapes surrounding Monticello and Hopkinton. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites including Willard Cem, Sand Springs Cem, and Livingston Cem.

  19. 2022 Map of Monticello, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Monticello, 2022 Print
    2022 Monticello
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jones County, Iowa, is captured here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of quiet river valleys and deeply rooted rural communities. Researchers can trace family history through a remarkable number of local burial sites, including Wayne Zion Cem, Kiburz Cem, and Edinburg Cem.

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