Old Maps of Rock Rapids, Iowa for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 9 historic maps of Rock Rapids. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Rock Rapids's past.


Rock Rapids, IA maps

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  1. 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

  2. 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.

  3. 1971 Map of Rock Rapids, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Rock Rapids, 1973 Print
    1971 Rock Rapids
    1973 Print · USGS
    Northwest 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.

  4. 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

  5. 2010 Map of Rock Rapids, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Rock Rapids, 2010 Print
    2010 Rock Rapids
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Rock Rapids, including Allison Township, Lyon County, and other nearby areas

  6. 2013 Map of Rock Rapids, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Rock Rapids, 2013 Print
    2013 Rock Rapids
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Rock Rapids, including Allison Township, Lyon County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2015 Map of Rock Rapids, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Rock Rapids, 2015 Print
    2015 Rock Rapids
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Rock Rapids, including Allison Township, Lyon County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2018 Map of Rock Rapids, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Rock Rapids, 2018 Print
    2018 Rock Rapids
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Rock Rapids, including Allison Township, Lyon County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2022 Map of Rock Rapids, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Rock Rapids, 2022 Print
    2022 Rock Rapids
    2022 Print · USGS
    Rock Rapids and the surrounding Lyon County farmsteads are shown in detail as they appeared in the early 2020s. Local researchers can trace property layouts near Rock River or locate family sites at Riverview Cem and Holy Name Cem.

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