Historical Maps of Lucas County, Iowa

What stories do these 47 old maps tell about Lucas County's past? From 1918 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Lucas County's history through maps:

  • Trace Lucas County's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Lucas County's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Lucas County, IA maps

(47)

  1. 1918 Map of Chariton
    1918 Map of Chariton
    1918 Chariton
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Chariton, Melcher-Dallas, and other nearby areas

  2. 1918 Map of Chariton
    1918 Map of Chariton
    1918 Chariton
    1918 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Chariton, Melcher-Dallas, and other nearby areas

  3. 1918 Map of Chariton, 1944 Print
    1918 Map of Chariton, 1944 Print
    1918 Chariton
    1944 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Chariton, Melcher-Dallas, and other nearby areas

  4. 1918 Map of Chariton, 1949 Print
    1918 Map of Chariton, 1949 Print
    1918 Chariton
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Chariton, Melcher-Dallas, and other nearby areas

  5. 1924 Map of Melcher
    1924 Map of Melcher
    1924 Melcher
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Melcher-Dallas, Tipperary, and other nearby areas

  6. 1924 Map of Melcher
    1924 Map of Melcher
    1924 Melcher
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Melcher-Dallas, Tipperary, and other nearby areas

  7. 1924 Map of Melcher
    1924 Map of Melcher
    1924 Melcher
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Melcher-Dallas, Tipperary, and other nearby areas

  8. 1934 Map of Humeston
    1934 Map of Humeston
    1934 Humeston
    1934 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Chariton, Corydon, and other nearby areas

  9. 1934 Map of Corydon, 1965 Print
    1934 Map of Corydon, 1965 Print
    1934 Corydon
    1965 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Chariton, Corydon, and other nearby areas

  10. 1934 Map of Corydon, 1976 Print
    1934 Map of Corydon, 1976 Print
    1934 Corydon
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Chariton, Corydon, and other nearby areas

  11. 1935 Map of Russell, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Russell, 1958 Print
    1935 Russell
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Russell, Melrose, and other nearby areas

  12. 1935 Map of Russell, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Russell, 1958 Print
    1935 Russell
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Russell, Melrose, and other nearby areas

  13. 1937 Map of Corydon
    1937 Map of Corydon
    1937 Corydon
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Chariton, Corydon, and other nearby areas

  14. 1937 Map of Corydon
    1937 Map of Corydon
    1937 Corydon
    1937 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Chariton, Corydon, and other nearby areas

  15. 1938 Map of Russell
    1938 Map of Russell
    1938 Russell
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Russell, Melrose, and other nearby areas

  16. 1938 Map of Russell
    1938 Map of Russell
    1938 Russell
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Russell, Melrose, and other nearby areas

  17. 1950 Map of New Virginia, 1978 Print
    1950 Map of New Virginia, 1978 Print
    1950 New Virginia
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Osceola, New Virginia, and other nearby areas

  18. 1952 Map of New Virginia
    1952 Map of New Virginia
    1952 New Virginia
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Osceola, New Virginia, and other nearby areas

  19. 1952 Map of New Virginia
    1952 Map of New Virginia
    1952 New Virginia
    1952 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Osceola, New Virginia, and other nearby areas

  20. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas

  21. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  22. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  23. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1976 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1976 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas

  24. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1978 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1978 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas

  25. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Lucas County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

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