Old Maps of Mount Vernon, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 10 historic maps of Mount Vernon. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Mount Vernon, IA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Mechanicsville
    1891 Map of Mechanicsville
    1891 Mechanicsville
    1891 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa during the late Victorian era is defined here by its emerging rail corridors and the winding path of the Cedar River. Genealogists can trace the early footprints of settlements like Mechanicsville, Mt. Vernon, and Solon before modern development.

  2. 1894 Map of Mechanicsville
    1894 Map of Mechanicsville
    1894 Mechanicsville
    1894 Print · USGS
    East-central Iowa thrived as a rail and river hub in the 1890s, where major lines connected growing agricultural towns. Researchers can trace the development of Mt. Vernon and Lisbon along the northern tracks or follow the Cedar River to Cedar Bluffs.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1901 Map of Stanwood
    1901 Map of Stanwood
    1901 Stanwood
    1901 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa is defined by its fertile plains and busy rail corridors at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Tipton, West Liberty, and Mt. Vernon, alongside vanished stopping points like Lime City and Walden.
    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. 1965 Map of Mt Vernon, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Mt Vernon, 1967 Print
    1965 Mt Vernon
    1967 Print · USGS
    Linn County settlements at Mt Vernon and Lisbon thrive in the 1960s as collegiate and rail hubs. Researchers can trace the layout of Cornell College, find family markers at Abbe Creek Cem, and locate early riverfront industry at the Sandpit.
    2 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 Mount Vernon, 1994 Print
    1993 Map of Mount Vernon, 1994 Print
    1993 Mount Vernon
    1994 Print · USGS
    Mount Vernon and Lisbon are shown as established hubs during the early nineties, centered on the railroad and academia. Researchers can trace family sites at Abbe Creek Cem, explore the Cornell College campus, or locate the riverside Ivanhoe settlement.

  10. 2022 Map of Mount Vernon, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Mount Vernon, 2022 Print
    2022 Mount Vernon
    2022 Print · USGS
    Mount Vernon and Lisbon are shown in detail during their modern growth, centered around the campus of Cornell College. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous rural burial sites including Ivanhoe Cem, Craig Cem, and Saint Johns Cem.

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