Old Maps of Fairfax, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 15 historic maps of Fairfax. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Fairfax, IA maps

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  1. 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.

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 1993 Map of Fairfax, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Fairfax, 1994 Print
    1993 Fairfax
    1994 Print · USGS
    The rural corridor between Benton and Linn counties is captured in the early nineties, showing agricultural settlements and expanding suburban edges. Genealogists can trace family history at St Patricks Cem, Benton Sch, and the Milwaukee Road rail lines.

  11. 2010 Map of Fairfax, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fairfax, 2010 Print
    2010 Fairfax
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax, including Cedar Rapids, Atkins, and other nearby areas

  12. 2013 Map of Fairfax, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fairfax, 2013 Print
    2013 Fairfax
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax, including Cedar Rapids, Atkins, and other nearby areas

  13. 2015 Map of Fairfax, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fairfax, 2015 Print
    2015 Fairfax
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax, including Cedar Rapids, Atkins, and other nearby areas

  14. 2018 Map of Fairfax, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fairfax, 2018 Print
    2018 Fairfax
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Fairfax, including Cedar Rapids, Atkins, and other nearby areas

  15. 2022 Map of Fairfax, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Fairfax, 2022 Print
    2022 Fairfax
    2022 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa farmland meets growing suburban corridors in this contemporary survey of the Linn Co and Benton Co border. Researchers can trace family history through several sites like Saint Joseph Cem and Fairfax Cem.

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