1960s Maps of Ely, Iowa

Explore 4 historic maps of Ely from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Ely's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
  • Research with precision: Use these maps for genealogy, historical research, land use analysis, or educational projects.
  • View, download, or print: Maps are fully viewable online in high resolution, and can be downloaded or printed for your own records.

Start exploring Ely's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Ely, IA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 1968 Map of Ely, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Ely, 1970 Print
    1968 Ely
    1970 Print · USGS
    Near the intersection of Linn and Johnson Counties in the late sixties, this survey highlights a landscape transformed by water and recreation. Genealogists and local historians can locate Presbyterian Cem, the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific tracks, and the Lake Macbride State Park grounds.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 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

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