Old Maps of Lyon Township, Iowa

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  1. 1897 Map of Canton, 1954 Print
    1897 Map of Canton, 1954 Print
    1897 Canton
    1954 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota and the Iowa borderlands were undergoing a railway-driven expansion during the 1890s. Genealogists and historians can trace early settlements like Beloit, Centerville, and Lennox as they grew along the Big Sioux River.

  2. 1900 Map of Canton
    1900 Map of Canton
    1900 Canton
    1900 Print · USGS
    Southeastern South Dakota and the Iowa borderlands are captured here at a peak of late-nineteenth-century rail expansion. Genealogists can trace the early foundations of towns like Canton, Centerville, and Beresford along the Big Sioux River.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 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

  4. 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.

  5. 1962 Map of Canton, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Canton, 1964 Print
    1962 Canton
    1964 Print · USGS
    The South Dakota and Iowa border comes alive in the early sixties as the Big Sioux River winds past bustling prairie towns. Genealogists can locate several rural schools and cemeteries, including Augustana Academy, Beloit Cem, and York Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1971 Map of Inwood, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Inwood, 1973 Print
    1971 Inwood
    1973 Print · USGS
    Inwood 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.

  7. 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

  8. 2010 Map of Canton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Canton, 2010 Print
    2010 Canton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Canton and the Big Sioux River valley are shown in detail during the early 21st century, revealing a landscape where small-town life meets protected wildlife areas. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Canton Cemetery, the Canton Mounds, and the settlement of Beloit.

  9. 2010 Map of Inwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Inwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Inwood
    2010 Print · USGS
    Inwood and its surrounding Lyon County farmsteads are documented in this early 21st-century survey of northwest Iowa's agricultural heartland. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Bethlehem Cemetery and Richland Cemetery, or trace the rural roads around Elm Spring.

  10. 2012 Map of Canton, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Canton, 2012 Print
    2012 Canton
    2012 Print · USGS
    Canton and the Big Sioux River valley are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the region balanced its civic growth with the surrounding prairie landscape. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town’s development from Canton to Beloit, locating local landmarks like the Canton Mounds and Beloit Cem.

  11. 2013 Map of Inwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Inwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Inwood
    2013 Print · USGS
    Inwood and its surrounding Lyon County farmsteads are shown in the early twenty-first century, revealing the enduring grid of Iowa's agricultural heartland. Researchers can locate local landmarks like County Edge Dairy and trace the paths of Dry Run Cr and Nelson Cr.

  12. 2015 Map of Canton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Canton, 2015 Print
    2015 Canton
    2015 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of South Dakota and Iowa come into focus during the mid-2010s, centered on the Big Sioux River. Genealogists can trace family sites at the Canton Cem and Beloit Cem or explore the ancient landscape near the Canton Mounds.

  13. 2015 Map of Inwood, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Inwood, 2015 Print
    2015 Inwood
    2015 Print · USGS
    Inwood and its surrounding farmsteads are captured here during a period of modern agricultural stability in northwestern Iowa. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family landmarks and burial sites like Bethlehem Cem and the Bragstad Family Cem along the quiet reaches of Dry Run Cr.

  14. 2017 Map of Canton, 2017 Print
    2017 Map of Canton, 2017 Print
    2017 Canton
    2017 Print · USGS
    Canton and the Big Sioux River valley are shown here in the 2010s, marking the border between South Dakota and Iowa. Genealogists can trace the Hiawatha Asylum Cem and Beloit Cem, or explore the ancient landscape around the Canton Mounds.

  15. 2018 Map of Inwood, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Inwood, 2018 Print
    2018 Inwood
    2018 Print · USGS
    Inwood and its surrounding townships are captured in this 2018 survey, showing the enduring agricultural character of the Iowa prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at Our Saviors Lutheran Cem, Richland Cem, and Bragstad Family Cem.

  16. 2021 Map of Canton, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Canton, 2021 Print
    2021 Canton
    2021 Print · USGS
    Canton and the borderlands of the Big Sioux River are captured in this recent survey of the South Dakota-Iowa line. Genealogists and historians can trace the town layout near the Courthouse, locate the Hiawatha Asylum Cem, and explore the area around Beloit.

  17. 2022 Map of Inwood, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Inwood, 2022 Print
    2022 Inwood
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Northwest Iowa township of Inwood is mapped here during its modern era, showing the intersection of rural heritage and established county roads. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Bethlehem Cem, Richland Cem, and the Bragstad Family Cem.

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