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Old Maps of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Cedar Rapids with 43 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.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Cedar Rapids has changed over the decades.

Cedar Rapids, IA maps

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  1. 1887 Map of Cedar Rapids
    1887 Map of Cedar Rapids
    1887 Cedar Rapids
    1887 Print · USGS
    Linn and Johnson Counties come alive in this late 19th-century study of the river valleys and rail lines connecting Cedar Rapids to the surrounding prairie. Genealogists can trace old property lines across Jefferson and Big Grove or locate early settlements like Ely and Shueyville.
  4. 1888 Map of Shellsburg
    1888 Map of Shellsburg
    1888 Shellsburg
    1888 Print · USGS
    Benton and Linn Counties come alive in this late nineteenth-century survey of the eastern Iowa heartland. Local historians can trace the early rail-side growth of Shellsburg and Palo or follow the winding Cedar River past Opossum Creek and Urbana.
  7. 1888 Map of Marion
    1888 Map of Marion
    1888 Marion
    1888 Print · USGS
    Linn County thrives as a late 19th-century rail center where major lines intersect at the growing town of Marion. Genealogists and historians can trace the early township divisions and steam-era routes like the Illinois Central Railroad and Central City.
  10. 1888 Map of Amana
    1888 Map of Amana
    1888 Amana
    1888 Print · USGS
    The Amana Colonies and the Iowa River valley are shown here in the late 1880s, during a period of communal prosperity and rail expansion. Genealogists can trace the specific villages of Hohe Amana, Middle Amana, and Homestead alongside three major railroads.
  13. 1889 Map of Marion
    1889 Map of Marion
    1889 Marion
    1889 Print · USGS
    Marion and the surrounding townships in the 1880s show a landscape transformed by the iron horse and river trade. Genealogists can trace the early rail-connected footprints of Marion, Central City, and Toddville along the Illinois Central Railroad.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1889 Map of Amana
    1889 Map of Amana
    1889 Amana
    1889 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa at the close of the nineteenth century reveals the unique communal settlement of the Amana colonies along the Iowa River. Trace early village footprints from Hohe Amana to Homestead and the rail corridors of the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1889 Map of Shellsburg
    1889 Map of Shellsburg
    1889 Shellsburg
    1889 Print · USGS
    Benton and Linn Counties come alive in the late 1880s as the rail-driven economy begins to reshape the Iowa prairie. Researchers can trace the early development of Shellsburg and Center Point along the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad.
  22. 1891 Map of Cedar Rapids
    1891 Map of Cedar Rapids
    1891 Cedar Rapids
    1891 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa in the late nineteenth century is a landscape of growing river towns and expanding rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layout of Cedar Rapids and the development of rail hubs like Ely and Bertram along the Cedar River.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1899 Map of Amana, 1910 Print
    1899 Map of Amana, 1910 Print
    1899 Amana
    1910 Print · USGS
    The Amana Colonies and the surrounding prairies of Iowa and Benton counties appear here in the decades following their communal establishment. Genealogists and historians can trace the specific layouts of villages like Hohe Amana and Middle Amana or follow the early paths of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad.
  28. 1899 Map of Shellsburg, 1910 Print
    1899 Map of Shellsburg, 1910 Print
    1899 Shellsburg
    1910 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River valley in the late nineteenth century was a landscape of expanding rail lines and river-fronting townships. Trace the early footprints of Shellsburg, Center Point, and Palo along the route of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern Railroad.
  31. 1903 Map of Fairfax
    1903 Map of Fairfax
    1903 Fairfax
    1903 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa's rail-and-river corridor is captured here at the start of the twentieth century, showing the region's transition into an agricultural powerhouse. Genealogists can locate the seven original communal villages of the Amana colonies and old educational sites like Western College.
    2 unique versions available
  34. 1903 Map of Winthrop
    1903 Map of Winthrop
    1903 Winthrop
    1903 Print · USGS
    East Central Iowa was a landscape of thriving rail towns and river crossings at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early footprints of Independence and Marion, or locate smaller centers like Quasqueton and Toddville.
    2 unique versions available
  37. 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
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 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.
  49. 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
  52. 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.
  55. 1967 Map of Cedar Rapids South, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Cedar Rapids South, 1969 Print
    1967 Cedar Rapids South
    1969 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River valley in the late sixties shows a city expanding through new suburbs and a heavy rail network. Researchers can trace the heritage of local families through Oak Hill Cemetery, the Moslem Cemetery, and schools like La Salle High Sch.
    3 unique versions available
  58. 1967 Map of Cedar Rapids North, 1969 Print
    1967 Map of Cedar Rapids North, 1969 Print
    1967 Cedar Rapids North
    1969 Print · USGS
    Northern Linn County was undergoing rapid suburban transformation in the late sixties as residential blocks expanded toward the older rail junctions. Researchers can trace the mid-century footprint of Hiawatha and Robins, finding vanished landmarks like the Drive-in Theater and the early Lindale Plaza Shopping Center.
    2 unique versions available
  61. 1968 Map of Swisher, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Swisher, 1970 Print
    1968 Swisher
    1970 Print · USGS
    Covers Cedar Rapids, including North Liberty, Swisher, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available
  64. 1968 Map of Marion, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Marion, 1970 Print
    1968 Marion
    1970 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Iowa comes to life in this detailed survey of Marion, showing the community as it expanded along the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line. Genealogists can trace family roots at Crabapple Cemetery or locate old neighborhood landmarks like Washington School and the County Home.
    3 unique versions available
  67. 1968 Map of Bertram, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Bertram, 1970 Print
    1968 Bertram
    1970 Print · USGS
    Linn County is captured here in the late sixties as the suburban reach of Cedar Rapids meets the rural landscapes of Bertram and Ely. Genealogists and local historians can trace family sites like Campbell Cem and Erskine Sch among a dense network of three major railroads.
    3 unique versions available
  70. 1968 Map of Shellsburg, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Shellsburg, 1971 Print
    1968 Shellsburg
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River valley in the late sixties reveals a landscape of river-town commerce and rail connectivity. Genealogists can locate Strawn Cem, Lincoln Ch, and Spring Grove Cem alongside the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line.
    3 unique versions available
  73. 1968 Map of Fairfax, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Fairfax, 1971 Print
    1968 Fairfax
    1971 Print · USGS
    Linn and Benton Counties are shown in the late 1960s as a thriving rail and agricultural hub. Genealogists and local historians can trace several family-named burial grounds like Sisley Grove Cem or follow the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad.
    2 unique versions available
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