Old Maps of George, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of George with 18 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how George has changed over the decades.


George, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Fairmont
    1967 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Coteau des Prairies. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-connected growth of Fairmont and Blue Earth or locate family roots near St Kilian Ch and Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Sioux Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail-to-river connections of the era. Genealogists can trace family footprints across townships like Madison and Pipestone, while following the paths of the Big Sioux River and the Chicago and North Western line.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Sioux Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa are captured here during the mid-century peak of the regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Augustana Academy, the St Marys Cem, and the path of the Illinois Central through Rock Rapids.

  4. 1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Fairmont
    1958 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and rail-line commerce. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Lakeside Laboratory, Gridley Station, and the Bancroft Wildlife Refuge across the prairie.

  5. 1971 Map of George West, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of George West, 1973 Print
    1971 George West
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northwest 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

  6. 1972 Map of George East, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of George East, 1975 Print
    1972 George East
    1975 Print · USGS
    Northwestern 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.

  7. 1985 Map of Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Map of Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa’s glacial lakes and prairie towns are captured here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape balanced between agriculture and lakeside recreation. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites near Holman Cem or trace the early rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Rock Rapids
    1985 Map of Rock Rapids
    1985 Rock Rapids
    1985 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of South Dakota and Iowa come into focus in the mid-1980s, centered on the fertile valleys of the Big Sioux River. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural homesteads near Rock Rapids, find Dordt College in Sioux Center, or locate old burial sites like Grace Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 2010 Map of George West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of George West, 2010 Print
    2010 George West
    2010 Print · USGS
    The Lyon County prairie is captured here at the start of the 2010s, showing the settled grid surrounding the town of George. Genealogists can locate Evergreen Cemetery and the Hope Reformed Church Cemetery near the banks of the Little Rock River.

  10. 2010 Map of George East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of George East, 2010 Print
    2010 George East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Eastern Lyon County is shown at the turn of the decade, where the town of George meets the sprawling Iowa prairie. Researchers can locate several rural burial sites, such as the Zoar Presbyterian Church Cemetery and Zion Cemetery, or trace the winding course of the Little Rock River.

  11. 2013 Map of George East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of George East, 2013 Print
    2013 George East
    2013 Print · USGS
    Lyon County farmland is shown in great detail during the early twenty-first century, centered on the eastern outskirts of the town of George. Genealogists and researchers can trace family-named landmarks like Schrick Farms or follow the path of the Little Rock River.

  12. 2013 Map of George West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of George West, 2013 Print
    2013 George West
    2013 Print · USGS
    Lyon County agricultural life is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the town of George and its surrounding farm sections. Researchers can trace the winding path of the Little Rock River and locate local landmarks such as Hillside Dairy.

  13. 2015 Map of George West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of George West, 2015 Print
    2015 George West
    2015 Print · USGS
    Lyon County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of steady agricultural order and river-bound settlements. Genealogists can locate family sites near Evergreen Cem or trace the winding course of the Little Rock River and Otter Creek.

  14. 2015 Map of George East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of George East, 2015 Print
    2015 George East
    2015 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the early twenty-first century as the town of George expands eastward. Genealogists can locate family sites at Zoar Presbyterian Church Cem, Zion Cem, and along the banks of the Little Rock River.

  15. 2018 Map of George East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of George East, 2018 Print
    2018 George East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Iowa’s rural landscape is captured here in the late 2010s, centered on the community of George. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds, including the Lyon County First Presbyterian Church Cem and Zion Cem along the quiet banks of the Little Rock River.

  16. 2018 Map of George West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of George West, 2018 Print
    2018 George West
    2018 Print · USGS
    Lyon County agricultural life is captured here in the late 2010s, centered on the western edge of George. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Evergreen Cem or follow the path of the Little Rock River through the surrounding sections.

  17. 2022 Map of George West, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of George West, 2022 Print
    2022 George West
    2022 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa's farm country near the Sioux County line is captured here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family history through rural landmarks like Evergreen Cem, Hope Reformed Church Cem, and the riverbanks of the Little Rock River.

  18. 2022 Map of George East, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of George East, 2022 Print
    2022 George East
    2022 Print · USGS
    Lyon County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape of precision-gridded farm roads and meandering prairie creeks. Genealogists can trace family connections at the Zoar Presbyterian Church Cem or follow the path of the Little Rock River past the edge of George.

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