Old Maps of Otis, Cedar Rapids for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Otis with 10 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 Otis has changed over the decades.


Otis, Cedar Rapids 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 1984 Map of Iowa City, 1985 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1993 Map of Bertram, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Bertram, 1994 Print
    1993 Bertram
    1994 Print · USGS
    Linn County in the early nineties shows the suburban growth of Cedar Rapids reaching toward the tranquil Cedar River valley. Genealogists can trace family names and local landmarks through sites like Campbell Cem, Buresh Cem, and the historic Erskine Sch.

  10. 2023 Map of Bertram, 2023 Print
    2023 Map of Bertram, 2023 Print
    2023 Bertram
    2023 Print · USGS
    The Cedar River valley in Linn County is shown in recent years as it balances suburban growth with its riverine heritage. Researchers can locate family burial sites like Campbell Cem and Rogers Grove Cem or trace the Hoover Nature Trail.

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