Old Maps of Fort Madison, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Fort Madison with 32 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 Fort Madison has changed over the decades.


Fort Madison, IA maps

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  1. 1936 Map of Fort Madison
    1936 Map of Fort Madison
    1936 Fort Madison
    1936 Print · USGS
    The Illinois shore of the Mississippi River is captured here in the mid-1930s, featuring the historic street grid of Nauvoo. Genealogists and local historians can trace a dense network of rural landmarks, including Jackson Cem and numerous country schoolhouses like Maple Grove Sch and Elliott Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Burlington, 1968 Print
    1958 Burlington
    1968 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is captured here in the mid-fifties, dominated by the Mississippi River and major rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of river towns like Keokuk or locate the sprawling Iowa Army Ammunition Plant.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1961 Map of Burlington
    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.

  4. 1963 Map of Burlington
    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.

  5. 1964 Map of Nauvoo, 1965 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1964 Map of West Point, 1965 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1964 Map of Niota, 1965 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1964 Map of Fort Madison, 1965 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Map of Burlington
    1985 Burlington
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Tri-State region during the mid-eighties shows a landscape shaped by the Mississippi River and a dense network of railroads. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites near Aspen Grove Cem or locate community landmarks in Burlington, Fort Madison, and Mount Pleasant.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Map of Burlington
    1990 Burlington
    1990 Print · USGS
    The tri-state confluence of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri is mapped here at the end of the twentieth century. Genealogists and historians can trace the riverfront heritage of Burlington, Keokuk, and Fort Madison, or locate sites like the Battle of Athens State Historic Site.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 2010 Map of West Point, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of West Point, 2010 Print
    2010 West Point
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including West Point, Lee County, and other nearby areas

  12. 2010 Map of Niota, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Niota, 2010 Print
    2010 Niota
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including Nauvoo, Old Niota, and other nearby areas

  13. 2010 Map of Fort Madison, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fort Madison, 2010 Print
    2010 Fort Madison
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including Denmark, Sawyer, and other nearby areas

  14. 2010 Map of Nauvoo, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Nauvoo, 2010 Print
    2010 Nauvoo
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including Nauvoo, Montrose, and other nearby areas

  15. 2012 Map of Nauvoo, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Nauvoo, 2012 Print
    2012 Nauvoo
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including Nauvoo, Montrose, and other nearby areas

  16. 2012 Map of Niota, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Niota, 2012 Print
    2012 Niota
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including Nauvoo, Old Niota, and other nearby areas

  17. 2013 Map of West Point, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of West Point, 2013 Print
    2013 West Point
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including West Point, Lee County, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of Fort Madison, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fort Madison, 2013 Print
    2013 Fort Madison
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including Denmark, Sawyer, and other nearby areas

  19. 2015 Map of Niota, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Niota, 2015 Print
    2015 Niota
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including Nauvoo, Old Niota, and other nearby areas

  20. 2015 Map of Nauvoo, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Nauvoo, 2015 Print
    2015 Nauvoo
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including Nauvoo, Montrose, and other nearby areas

  21. 2015 Map of West Point, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of West Point, 2015 Print
    2015 West Point
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including West Point, Lee County, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of Fort Madison, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fort Madison, 2015 Print
    2015 Fort Madison
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including Denmark, Sawyer, and other nearby areas

  23. 2018 Map of Nauvoo, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Nauvoo, 2018 Print
    2018 Nauvoo
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including Nauvoo, Montrose, and other nearby areas

  24. 2018 Map of Niota, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Niota, 2018 Print
    2018 Niota
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including Nauvoo, Old Niota, and other nearby areas

  25. 2018 Map of West Point, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of West Point, 2018 Print
    2018 West Point
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Fort Madison, including West Point, Lee County, and other nearby areas

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