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1900s (20th Century) Maps of Wapello, Iowa

Explore 7 historic maps of Wapello from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Wapello's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Wapello's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.

Wapello, IA maps

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  1. 1946 Map of Wapello, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Wapello, 1954 Print
    1946 Wapello
    1954 Print · USGS
    The riverfront town of New Boston and the surrounding islands are captured in the mid-1940s as the Mississippi River meets the Iowa River. Researchers can trace the era's local rural life at Swan Lake Sch, Pin Oak Sch, and the engineering at Lock and Dam No 17.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1949 Map of Wapello
    1949 Map of Wapello
    1949 Wapello
    1949 Print · USGS
    The riverfront of Mercer County and the Mississippi border appear here in the late 1940s, just after the war. Local historians can trace the river's path through Lock and Dam No 17, find rural schoolhouses like Bay View Sch, or locate the Ferry at the mouth of the Iowa River.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 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
  10. 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.
  13. 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.
  16. 1965 Map of Wapello, 1967 Print
    1965 Map of Wapello, 1967 Print
    1965 Wapello
    1967 Print · USGS
    Wapello and the Iowa River valley are captured in the mid-1960s, showing a landscape defined by riverside wetlands and rail corridors. Trace family history at Wapello Cem or Harrison Cem, and follow the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad through town.
  19. 1984 Map of Muscatine, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Muscatine, 1985 Print
    1984 Muscatine
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor and Iowa prairie meet in the 1980s, showcasing a landscape of river navigation and agricultural heartland. Genealogists and researchers can locate old schools and landmarks like Maharishi International University, Elm Grove Cem, and Lock & Dam No 16.
    2 unique versions available
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