1970s Maps of Lyon County, Iowa
Explore 12 historic maps of Lyon County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Lyon County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.
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Start exploring Lyon County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.
Lyon County, IA maps
(12)- 1971 Map of Edna, 1973 Print
1971 Edna1973 Print · USGSLyon County, Iowa, is captured in the early seventies at a crossroads of the regional rail system. Genealogists and rail historians can trace the intersecting lines of the Illinois Central and Chicago Rock Island and Pacific near Edna. - 1971 Map of Lester, 1973 Print
1971 Lester1973 Print · USGSLester and the surrounding northwest Iowa townships are captured here in the early 1970s, as the railroad still dictated the local economy. Genealogists and researchers can locate family sites near Hillside Cem or trace the Burlington Northern line and Mud Creek. - 1971 Map of Inwood, 1973 Print
1971 Inwood1973 Print · USGSInwood and its surrounding townships are captured in the early 1970s, as the railroad still dictated the rhythm of this agricultural region. Genealogists can trace family footprints across Richland and Centennial townships, locating Bethlehem Cem and Our Saviors Ch. - 1971 Map of Larchwood, 1973 Print
1971 Larchwood1973 Print · USGSThe northern edge of Iowa meets the plains of South Dakota and Minnesota in the early 1970s, centered on the community of Larchwood. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's layout and its rural surroundings, including St Marys Cem, West Lyon Sch, and the small Zangger Airport. - 1971 Map of George West, 1973 Print
1971 George West1973 Print · USGSNorthwest Iowa's agricultural prairie is captured in the early seventies, centered on the railroad town of George. Genealogists and local historians can trace the Illinois Central rail line, find Evergreen Cem, and locate Hope Ch near the Little Rock River.2 unique versions available - 1971 Map of Rock Rapids, 1973 Print
1971 Rock Rapids1973 Print · USGSNorthwest Iowa near the Minnesota border appears here as a thriving rail and river hub in the early seventies. You can trace the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad through Rock Rapids and locate family landmarks like Holy Name Cem or the Christian Sch. - 1971 Map of Doon, 1973 Print
1971 Doon1973 Print · USGSDoon and its surrounding river valleys are captured here in the early seventies during a period of steady agricultural and rail activity. Researchers can trace the Burlington Northern line through town or locate family sites near Township Cem and Lakewood Corner. - 1971 Map of Alvord, 1973 Print
1971 Alvord1973 Print · USGSThe town of Alvord and the surrounding prairie townships are captured here in the early 1970s. Genealogists and local historians can trace family burial sites at St Marys Cem and Hillside Cem or follow the Burlington Northern rail corridor. - 1972 Map of Ashton, 1975 Print
1972 Ashton1975 Print · USGSOsceola County and the town of Ashton are captured in the early seventies, showcasing a landscape of rail-connected commerce and prairie agriculture. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at St Marys Cem or locate the site of Willemssen along the county line. - 1972 Map of Little Rock, 1975 Print
1972 Little Rock1975 Print · USGSThe Lyon County prairie meets the Minnesota state line in the early 1970s, centered on the railroad crossing at Little Rock. Local researchers can trace family landmarks like Zion Cem, Bethel Ch, and the old Rock Island and Pacific rail line. - 1972 Map of Sibley West, 1975 Print
1972 Sibley West1975 Print · USGSOsceola County at the start of the seventies shows a landscape defined by the intersection of major rail lines and a thriving agricultural grid. Genealogists can locate family sites near Holman Cem, Argo, and the Sibley town site. - 1972 Map of George East, 1975 Print
1972 George East1975 Print · USGSNorthwestern Iowa’s agricultural heartland is documented here during the early seventies, centered on the community of George. Researchers can trace the path of the Illinois Central Gulf railroad or locate rural landmarks like Zion Cem and First Baptist Ch.
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