Old Maps of Muscatine, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Muscatine with 23 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Muscatine has changed over the decades.


Muscatine, IA maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Edgington
    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.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1938 Map of Edgington, 1955 Print
    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.

  3. 1948 Map of Muscatine
    1948 Map of Muscatine
    1948 Muscatine
    1948 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River bottomlands along the Iowa-Illinois border are captured here in the late 1940s, showing a transition from river commerce to intensive drainage agriculture. Researchers can trace rural school districts like Lillibridge Sch and local landmarks such as the Muscatine Bridge and Glancey Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1953 Map of Blanchard Island, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Blanchard Island, 1958 Print
    1953 Blanchard Island
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River bottomlands between Illinois and Iowa are captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape of complex chutes and islands. Genealogists can locate rural landmarks like Island Church, Reynolds Cemetery, and several local schools such as Excelsior School.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1953 Map of Illinois City, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Illinois City, 1958 Print
    1953 Illinois City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River forms a maze of sloughs and islands between Illinois and Iowa in the early fifties. Genealogists and historians can locate Illinois City, the dismantled Rock Island and Pacific railroad, and Harker Cemetery.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1953 Map of Muscatine, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Muscatine, 1958 Print
    1953 Muscatine
    1958 Print · USGS
    Muscatine and the Mississippi River bottomlands are captured here in the early 1950s, showing a bustling rail and river economy. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Spangler Church, Mittman School, and the old County Home.
    3 unique versions available

  7. 1953 Map of Edgington, 1960 Print
    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.

  8. 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    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.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1961 Map of Davenport
    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.

  10. 1962 Map of Davenport
    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.

  11. 1965 Map of Letts, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Letts, 1966 Print
    1965 Letts
    1966 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa's riverine border comes into focus in the mid-sixties, where the Muscatine Slough meets the developed farmsteads of the interior. Genealogists and local historians can trace family plots at Lettsville Cem or Thompson Cem and locate landmarks like Gospel Hall Ch.

  12. 1965 Map of Muscatine NW, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Muscatine NW, 1966 Print
    1965 Muscatine NW
    1966 Print · USGS
    Muscatine County during the mid-sixties reveals a landscape defined by the winding Cedar River and the active Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line. Researchers can locate community anchors like Ardon, St Malachys Ch, and various family burial sites like Houtz Cem.

  13. 1984 Map of Muscatine, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Muscatine, 1985 Print
    1984 Muscatine
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor and Iowa prairie meet in the 1980s, showcasing a landscape of river navigation and agricultural heartland. Genealogists and researchers can locate old schools and landmarks like Maharishi International University, Elm Grove Cem, and Lock & Dam No 16.
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1984 Map of Aledo, 1985 Print
    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.

  15. 1989 Map of Aledo
    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.

  16. 1991 Map of Muscatine, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Muscatine, 1992 Print
    1991 Muscatine
    1992 Print · USGS
    Muscatine and the fertile riverfront of the early 1990s are captured here during a period of steady industrial and residential development. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood landmarks like Spangler Chapel, St Marys Cem, and the massive Greenwood Cemetery near the city center.

  17. 1991 Map of Illinois City, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Illinois City, 1992 Print
    1991 Illinois City
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River islands and Iowa-Illinois borderlands are captured here in the early nineties. Genealogists can locate family sites like Ziegler Memorial Ch, Fairport Cem, and the rural community of Illinois City.
    2 unique versions available

  18. 1991 Map of Blanchard Island, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Blanchard Island, 1992 Print
    1991 Blanchard Island
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley at the start of the nineties reveals a landscape of massive flood control projects and wildlife conservation. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Reynolds Cem or the remote Carl Ritter Landing Strip among the river chutes and islands.

  19. 2022 Map of Letts, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Letts, 2022 Print
    2022 Letts
    2022 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life and river-valley drainage dominate the Muscatine and Louisa county border in this modern survey. Researchers can locate numerous small burial sites like Lettsville Cem and Wier Cem or trace the path of Muscatine Slough.

  20. 2022 Map of Muscatine NW, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Muscatine NW, 2022 Print
    2022 Muscatine NW
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Muscatine County countryside is shown here in the early 2020s, dominated by the winding Cedar River and the fertile lands of Muscatine Island. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites, including Ardon Cem and Saint John Cem.

  21. 2022 Map of Muscatine, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Muscatine, 2022 Print
    2022 Muscatine
    2022 Print · USGS
    The riverfront city of Muscatine and its surrounding bluffs are shown here in modern detail. Genealogists and local historians can trace the locations of Greenwood Cem, Saint Mary's Cem, and the historic Muscatine County Courthouse.

  22. 2024 Map of Blanchard Island, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Blanchard Island, 2024 Print
    2024 Blanchard Island
    2024 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River islands and lowlands on the Iowa-Illinois border are detailed here in the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace rural lineages at Island Cem or Glancey Cem and explore the vast wetlands of the Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge.

  23. 2024 Map of Illinois City, 2024 Print
    2024 Map of Illinois City, 2024 Print
    2024 Illinois City
    2024 Print · USGS
    The riverfronts of Illinois and Iowa come into focus in this contemporary survey of the Mississippi River valley. Researchers can trace rural lineages through sites like Illinois City Cem and Harker Cem or explore the shifting banks of Wyoming Slough.

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