1900s (20th Century) Maps of Midway Beach, Iowa

1. 1916 Map of Edgington

   

   1916 Edgington

   1916 Print · USGS

   The river-and-rail corridor along the Mississippi border emerges in high detail during the early twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape through a dense network of country schools like Whiteoak School and New Era, alongside river features like Geneva Island.

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4. 1938 Map of Edgington, 1955 Print

   

   1938 Edgington

   1955 Print · USGS

   The Mississippi River corridor in the late thirties shows a landscape of active rail lines and riverfront industry. Genealogists can trace rural family roots through numerous local landmarks like Jimtown, White Eagle School, and Buffalo Center School.

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7. 1953 Map of Montpelier, 1958 Print

   

   1953 Montpelier

   1958 Print · USGS

   The Mississippi River corridor near the Iowa-Illinois border is captured here during the 1950s, showing a landscape of riverfront recreation and rural industry. Researchers can find the Old Pine Creek Mill, early schools like White Lake School, and the community at Edgington.

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10. 1953 Map of Edgington, 1960 Print

    

    1953 Edgington

    1960 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi River valley comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape of sloughs and islands between Iowa and Illinois. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the Buffalo Prairie Cem, Sweetland Center, and dozens of named schoolhouses.

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13. 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print

    

    1958 Davenport

    1968 Print · USGS

    Eastern Iowa and western Illinois thrive along the river during the late fifties, defined by the industrial Quad Cities and a robust rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Oasis and Stanwood or along the Cedar River.

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16. 1961 Map of Davenport

    

    1961 Davenport

    1961 Print · USGS

    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of major railroads and find river landmarks like Rock Island Arsenal, Huron Island, and the Coralville Reservoir.

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19. 1962 Map of Davenport

    

    1962 Davenport

    1962 Print · USGS

    The Quad Cities and the Mississippi River corridor are shown at their industrial peak just before the interstate era fully transformed the region. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and find landmarks like the Rock Island Arsenal and Wild Cat Den State Park.

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22. 1984 Map of Aledo, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Aledo

    1985 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi River borderlands and Illinois heartland are captured here in the mid-eighties as industry and agriculture overlap. Trace the Hennepin Canal, the historic Swedish colony at Bishop Hill, and the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern.

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25. 1989 Map of Aledo

    

    1989 Aledo

    1989 Print · USGS

    Western Illinois and eastern Iowa are shown here during the late twentieth century, when the river-and-rail economy still defined the Quad Cities and the surrounding prairie. Researchers can trace historic settlements like Bishop Hill and Millersburg alongside active routes like the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific RR.

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28. 1991 Map of Montpelier, 1992 Print

    

    1991 Montpelier

    1992 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi River corridor near the Iowa-Illinois border is documented here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by island channels and bluff-top settlements. Researchers can locate Edgington and Montpelier, or trace the grounds of Loud Thunder Camp and St Patricks Ch.

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