1900s (20th Century) Maps of Monroe County, Iowa

Explore 29 historic maps of Monroe County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Monroe County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1900s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Monroe County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Monroe County, IA maps

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  1. 1924 Map of Melcher
    1924 Map of Melcher
    1924 Melcher
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Melcher-Dallas, Tipperary, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1929 Map of Albia
    1929 Map of Albia
    1929 Albia
    1929 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Albia, Lovilia, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1935 Map of Russell, 1958 Print
    1935 Map of Russell, 1958 Print
    1935 Russell
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Russell, Melrose, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1938 Map of Russell
    1938 Map of Russell
    1938 Russell
    1938 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Russell, Melrose, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1939 Map of Mystic, 1966 Print
    1939 Map of Mystic, 1966 Print
    1939 Mystic
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Centerville, Moravia, and other nearby areas

  6. 1942 Map of Mystic
    1942 Map of Mystic
    1942 Mystic
    1942 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Centerville, Moravia, and other nearby areas

  7. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  10. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  11. 1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Centerville
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas

  12. 1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Centerville
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Ottumwa, Kirksville, and other nearby areas

  13. 1968 Map of Eddyville, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Eddyville, 1971 Print
    1968 Eddyville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Eddyville, Givin, and other nearby areas

  14. 1968 Map of Blakesburg, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Blakesburg, 1971 Print
    1968 Blakesburg
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Blakesburg, Brompton, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  15. 1968 Map of Avery, 1971 Print
    1968 Map of Avery, 1971 Print
    1968 Avery
    1971 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Avery, Pleasant Corner, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  16. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  17. 1981 Map of Centerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Centerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Centerville
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Ottumwa, Fairfield, and other nearby areas

  18. 1981 Map of Leon, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Leon, 1982 Print
    1981 Leon
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Osceola, Chariton, and other nearby areas

  19. 1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Oskaloosa
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Ottumwa, Oskaloosa, and other nearby areas

  20. 1982 Map of Hiteman
    1982 Map of Hiteman
    1982 Hiteman
    1982 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Ward, Hiteman, and other nearby areas

  21. 1982 Map of Weller, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Weller, 1983 Print
    1982 Weller
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Bucknell, Weller, and other nearby areas

  22. 1982 Map of Buxton, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Buxton, 1983 Print
    1982 Buxton
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Buxton, Bluff Creek, and other nearby areas

  23. 1982 Map of Lovilia, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Lovilia, 1983 Print
    1982 Lovilia
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Lovilia, Bussey, and other nearby areas

  24. 1982 Map of Iconium, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Iconium, 1983 Print
    1982 Iconium
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Iconium, Tyrone, and other nearby areas

  25. 1982 Map of Albia, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Albia, 1983 Print
    1982 Albia
    1983 Print · USGS
    Covers Monroe County, including Albia, Maxon, and other nearby areas

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