Old Maps of Czech Village, Cedar Rapids

1. 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.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 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.

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22. 1984 Map of Iowa City, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Iowa City

    1985 Print · USGS

    Eastern Iowa in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of expanding university towns and river-fed conservation lands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural networks connecting Iowa City to smaller outposts like West Branch, Solon, and Atalissa.

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25. 1994 Map of Cedar Rapids South

    

    1994 Cedar Rapids South

    1994 Print · USGS

    The southern suburbs of Cedar Rapids come into focus in the mid-nineties, showing the city's reach toward the Municipal Airport. Researchers can trace local development through landmarks like Hawkeye Downs, Westdale Mall, and numerous historic burial grounds including Linwood Cemetery.

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28. 2022 Map of Cedar Rapids South, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Cedar Rapids South

    2022 Print · USGS

    The southern reaches of Cedar Rapids in the early 2020s show a landscape of civic centers and major transport hubs. Genealogists can trace family heritage at the Czech National Cem and Baker Cem, or locate historic landmarks like Municipal Island.

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