1970s Maps of Mitchell County, Iowa

1. 1971 Map of Orchard, 1973 Print

   

   1971 Orchard

   1973 Print · USGS

   The Cedar River valley in North Iowa is captured here in the early 1970s, showing a landscape defined by riverside conservation and small-town rail commerce. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Illinois Central tracks near Orchard or trace family sites at Tucker Cem and St Johns Ch.

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4. 1971 Map of Rudd, 1973 Print

   

   1971 Rudd

   1973 Print · USGS

   The rail-and-river corridor between Nora Springs and Rudd is documented here during the early 1970s. Researchers can locate local landmarks like Eden Ch, Evergreen Cem, and industrial sites such as the Quarry along the Rock Creek valley.

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7. 1971 Map of Colwell, 1973 Print

   

   1971 Colwell

   1973 Print · USGS

   Upper Iowa farm country and the meeting of four counties are captured here in the early seventies as the rail era left its mark on the land. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Grade Railroad, find St Cecilia Ch, and locate Beckwith Cem.

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10. 1971 Map of Floyd, 1973 Print

    

    1971 Floyd

    1973 Print · USGS

    The Little Cedar River valley in the early seventies shows a transition between traditional Iowa farmsteads and modern infrastructure. You can trace the path of the Illinois Central and an Old Railroad Grade past Floyd and Howardville Cem.

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13. 1972 Map of Osage, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Osage

    1974 Print · USGS

    Mitchell County in the early seventies centers on the bustling seat of Osage and the banks of the Cedar River. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community through Sacred Heart Church, Oak Grove Cemetery, and the Old Grade Railroad.

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16. 1972 Map of St. Ansgar, 1974 Print

    

    1972 St. Ansgar

    1974 Print · USGS

    Mitchell County and the Minnesota border come into focus in the 1970s as the rail-and-river economy centers on the Cedar River. Genealogists can trace family names through rural landmarks like Rustad Cem, Ogden Cem, and the small settlement of Toeterville.

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19. 1972 Map of Mc Intire, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Mc Intire

    1974 Print · USGS

    The northern Iowa borderlands near the Minnesota line appear here in the early seventies, centered on the McIntire rail corridor. Researchers can find Wayne Cem, trace the winding Wapsipinicon River, and locate several stretches of Old Railroad Grade.

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22. 1972 Map of Little Cedar, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Little Cedar

    1974 Print · USGS

    The Mitchell County borderlands appear in the early 1970s as a landscape shaped by river valleys and old transport routes. Genealogists and historians can trace family ties at St Patrick Cem or locate the village of Little Cedar and the Old Railroad Grade.

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25. 1972 Map of New Haven, 1974 Print

    

    1972 New Haven

    1974 Print · USGS

    The Mitchell County countryside in the early 1970s shows a landscape defined by the Little Cedar River and local townships. Researchers can trace the Old Railroad Grade, locate the community of New Haven, and explore the grounds of Pioneer State Park.

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28. 1972 Map of Riceville, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Riceville

    1974 Print · USGS

    Riceville and the surrounding townships in the early seventies remain centered on the Wapsipinicon River and the Chicago and North Western line. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial grounds like St Peters Cem and Reckner Cem, or trace the small settlement at Dishinger.

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31. 1972 Map of Osage SW, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Osage SW

    1974 Print · USGS

    Mitchell County in the early seventies shows a landscape defined by the winding Cedar River and its rail connections. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds including Brakestad Cem and St Johns Cem, alongside the historic settlement at St Ansgar.

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34. 1972 Map of Stacyville, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Stacyville

    1974 Print · USGS

    Stacyville and the surrounding Mitchell County townships are captured here in the early seventies as the local agricultural and rail economy thrived. Researchers can trace family history at Toeter Cem, locate the Union Ch, and follow the Illinois Central Gulf railroad tracks through the heart of town.

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37. 1972 Map of Grafton, 1975 Print

    

    1972 Grafton

    1975 Print · USGS

    Worth County's agricultural heartland is captured here in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and section-grid farming. Genealogists and local historians can trace family farmsteads near Grafton, find the Grafton Cem, and follow the Shell Rock River past Plymouth.

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40. 1972 Map of Carpenter, 1975 Print

    

    1972 Carpenter

    1975 Print · USGS

    The Iowa-Minnesota border region is captured here in the early 1970s as a thriving rail and agricultural corridor. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape through landmarks like Newburg Cem, the village of Meltonville, and Deer Creek Ch.

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