1970s Maps of Linn County, Iowa

1. 1973 Map of Troy Mills, 1977 Print

   

   1973 Troy Mills

   1977 Print · USGS

   The Wapsipinicon River valley in the early 1970s shows a landscape of river-bend conservation and rural crossroads. Local historians can trace the foundations of Troy Mills and find family names at St Patricks Cem, Troy Mills Cem, and Hoosier Ch.

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4. 1973 Map of Prairieburg, 1977 Print

   

   1973 Prairieburg

   1977 Print · USGS

   Eastern Iowa dairy country and river bluffs come into focus in the early seventies. You can trace the Old Railroad Grade near Prairieburg or locate family sites like St Josephs Cem and Jordans Grove.

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7. 1973 Map of Springville, 1977 Print

   

   1973 Springville

   1977 Print · USGS

   Linn County agriculture and rail life are captured in the early seventies, centered on the growing community of Springville. Genealogists and historians can trace family burial sites at St Isidore Cem and locate vanished stops along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific line.

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10. 1973 Map of Anamosa, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Anamosa

    1977 Print · USGS

    Anamosa and the Wapsipinicon River valley are shown here in the early 1970s, during a period defined by both institutional growth and historic limestone industry. Genealogists and local historians can locate Stone City quarries, the State Reformatory, and rural sites like Forest Chapel or Boot Hill Cem.

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13. 1973 Map of Hopkinton West, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Hopkinton West

    1977 Print · USGS

    Delaware County and its neighboring townships come into focus during the early 1970s as the Maquoketa River valley supports a landscape of small settlements and rail. Trace family roots and land use near Hopkinton, Buck Creek, and the Grove Creek Cem.

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16. 1973 Map of Ryan, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Ryan

    1977 Print · USGS

    The rural town of Ryan and its surrounding townships are shown here in the early 1970s as the rail and road networks shaped local commerce. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Golden Ch, Nugents Grove Cem, and the LeClere Landing Strip.

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19. 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.

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22. 1973 Map of Coggon, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Coggon

    1977 Print · USGS

    The agricultural borderlands of Linn and Delaware counties are captured here in the early 1970s. Researchers can trace the path of the Illinois Central Gulf through Coggon or locate family sites like Spring Grove Ch and St Johns Cem.

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25. 1973 Map of Walker, 1977 Print

    

    1973 Walker

    1977 Print · USGS

    Eastern Iowa farmland is captured here in the early 1970s, spanning the border of Buchanan and Linn counties. Researchers can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific rail line between Rowley and Walker, locating landmarks like Sacred Heart Cem and Spencers Grove.

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28. 1975 Map of Cedar Rapids North, 1976 Print

    

    1975 Cedar Rapids North

    1976 Print · USGS

    Cedar Rapids and Hiawatha show significant suburban expansion in the mid-seventies as new developments spread toward Toddville. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Mount Mercy College, Dunkard Ch, and the Chain Lakes Landing Strip during this era of growth.

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31. 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.

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