1960s Maps of Lee County, Iowa

1. 1961 Map of Burlington

   

   1961 Burlington

   1961 Print · USGS

   The tri-state borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail economy of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of major hubs like Galesburg and Macomb alongside landmark sites such as the Iowa Ordnance Plant and the historic river town of Nauvoo.

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4. 1963 Map of Burlington

   

   1963 Burlington

   1963 Print · USGS

   The tri-state river country of the Mississippi and Illinois valleys comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial and academic growth of the region, from the Iowa Ordnance Plant to campuses like Knox College and Western Illinois University.

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7. 1964 Map of Nauvoo, 1965 Print

   

   1964 Nauvoo

   1965 Print · USGS

   The Mississippi River valley comes alive in the mid-sixties, showing the rail-linked communities of Nauvoo, Illinois, and Montrose, Iowa. Researchers can trace the Indian Treaty Boundary and locate local landmarks like Dundey Cemetery and Inspiration Point.

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10. 1964 Map of Hamilton, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Hamilton

    1965 Print · USGS

    Hancock County sits at a mid-century crossroads where the river and rail economies meet. Researchers can trace the industrial footprint of the Keokuk Dam or find family landmarks like Oakwood Cem and the Golden Point Ch.

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13. 1964 Map of Lomax, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Lomax

    1965 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi River floodplain and rail junctions of Henderson County are captured here in the mid-1960s. Genealogists can trace family sites at Gittings Cem and Freeland Cem or follow the heavy rail traffic through Lomax and Iowa Junction.

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16. 1964 Map of West Point, 1965 Print

    

    1964 West Point

    1965 Print · USGS

    West Point and the surrounding Lee County countryside are captured here in the mid-1960s, showing a well-established rail and agricultural community. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites like St Peters Cem and Graner Cem while tracing the path of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad.

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19. 1964 Map of West Burlington, 1965 Print

    

    1964 West Burlington

    1965 Print · USGS

    Des Moines County reveals its mid-century industrial and suburban character as the Cold War era reshaped the landscape. Trace the massive Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, the tracks of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy, and landmarks like Burk Chapel.

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22. 1964 Map of Dallas City, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Dallas City

    1965 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi River floodplain in the 1960s reveals a landscape of industrial rail lines and intricate backwaters. Trace the historic tracks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe or locate rural landmarks like Oak Grove Ch and Eureka Sch.

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25. 1964 Map of Niota, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Niota

    1965 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi River corridor in the mid-1960s shows a landscape defined by major rail lines and historical riverfront towns. Genealogists can locate family names at Pioneer Saints Cem, Appanoose Cem, or the rural crossroads of Powellton.

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28. 1964 Map of Fort Madison, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Fort Madison

    1965 Print · USGS

    Fort Madison and the Mississippi River waterfront are captured in the mid-1960s before modern expansion. Genealogists can trace family locations through numerous landmarks, including Claypoole Cem, the State Penitentiary, and several local parochial schools.

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31. 1964 Map of Keokuk, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Keokuk

    1965 Print · USGS

    Keokuk and its river-junction landscape are captured in the mid-sixties, showing a city built on rail and water commerce. Genealogists can trace family names through several historic sites, including the National Cemetery, Summitville, and The Yellow Banks Cem.

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34. 1968 Map of Argyle, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Argyle

    1970 Print · USGS

    The Des Moines River valley and its surrounding timberlands are shown here in the late sixties as the railway era persists. Family researchers can locate rural landmarks like St Marys Church, Charleston Cem, and the old New Boston settlement.

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37. 1968 Map of Donnellson, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Donnellson

    1970 Print · USGS

    Southeast Iowa's prairie landscape is showcased here in the late sixties, centered on the rail-connected hub of Donnellson. Local historians can trace a high density of rural burial grounds and church sites like Mennonite Cem, Clay-Grove Ch, and Franklin Station.

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40. 1968 Map of Croton, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Croton

    1970 Print · USGS

    The borderlands of Missouri and Iowa are captured here in the late sixties as the Des Moines River winds through timber and farmland. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family burial sites like Shaffer Cem and Walker Cem.

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43. 1968 Map of Farmington, 1970 Print

    

    1968 Farmington

    1970 Print · USGS

    Farmington and the surrounding townships in Van Buren and Lee Counties are captured here in the late sixties as the regional rail and forest networks matured. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact locations of Alfrey Cem, Harmony High Sch, and the grounds of Shimek State Forest.

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