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Old Maps of Williamson, Iowa

Explore 12 old maps of Williamson, spanning from 1918 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Williamson, IA maps

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  1. 1918 Map of Chariton
    1918 Map of Chariton
    1918 Chariton
    1918 Print · USGS
    Chariton and its neighboring townships thrive as a rail-connected agricultural hub during the late First World War era. Trace family roots at Chariton or locate rural landmarks like Indianola Junction and the Horstman School.
    4 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's evolving landscape is captured here in the early seventies, just as major reservoirs were reshaping the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern or locate family roots near Pella, Indianola, and Knoxville.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by bustling rail hubs and deep-rooted agricultural research. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of Des Moines and Ames, locate the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation, or study the paths of the Skunk River and South Skunk River.
  10. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's post-war landscape is defined here by the converging rail lines and river valleys that shaped its earliest settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Rock Island Railroad and locate community landmarks in Des Moines, Ames, and Newton.
  13. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's fertile plains and growing capital are captured here during the late sixties, a time of major highway expansion and reservoir construction. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural township boundaries, local cemeteries, and rail lines serving towns like Pella, Grinnell, and Oskaloosa.
  16. 1982 Map of Chariton, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Chariton, 1983 Print
    1982 Chariton
    1983 Print · USGS
    Chariton and the surrounding Lucas County townships are captured in the early eighties as the area balanced its railroad heritage with modern recreation. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Mt Zion Cem, the County Home, and the village of Williamson.
  19. 1984 Map of Indianola
    1984 Map of Indianola
    1984 Indianola
    1984 Print · USGS
    South-central Iowa in the mid-1980s reveals a patchwork of established rail hubs and significant new conservation areas. Trace the Chicago and North Western rail lines and explore rural landmarks like Lake Ahquabi State Park or the Strip Mine near Knoxville.
  22. 2010 Map of Chariton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Chariton, 2010 Print
    2010 Chariton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Williamson, including Chariton, Oakley, and other nearby areas
  25. 2013 Map of Chariton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Chariton, 2013 Print
    2013 Chariton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Williamson, including Chariton, Oakley, and other nearby areas
  28. 2015 Map of Chariton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Chariton, 2015 Print
    2015 Chariton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Williamson, including Chariton, Oakley, and other nearby areas
  31. 2018 Map of Chariton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Chariton, 2018 Print
    2018 Chariton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Williamson, including Chariton, Oakley, and other nearby areas
  34. 2022 Map of Chariton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Chariton, 2022 Print
    2022 Chariton
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Lucas County seat of Chariton is shown here in the 2020s, anchoring a landscape of family-named cemeteries and prairie creeks. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like County Farm Cem, the Lucas County Courthouse, and Swede Hollow.
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