Old Maps of Wilton, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Wilton with 9 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 Wilton has changed over the decades.


Wilton, IA maps

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  1. 1891 Map of Wilton Junction
    1891 Map of Wilton Junction
    1891 Wilton Junction
    1891 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa in the late nineteenth century is defined here by the transit corridor of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific Railroad. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early footprints of Wilton, Rochester, and the small industrial outpost at Lime City.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1901 Map of Stanwood
    1901 Map of Stanwood
    1901 Stanwood
    1901 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa is defined by its fertile plains and busy rail corridors at the turn of the century. Genealogists and historians can trace the early layouts of Tipton, West Liberty, and Mt. Vernon, alongside vanished stopping points like Lime City and Walden.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1953 Map of Wilton Junction, 1956 Print
    1953 Map of Wilton Junction, 1956 Print
    1953 Wilton Junction
    1956 Print · USGS
    Wilton and Moscow thrived along the rail lines and riverbanks of eastern Iowa during the mid-fifties. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of numerous rural institutions, from Oakdale Cemetery and Peace Church to Champion Hill School and the local Moscow Airport.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. 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.

  7. 1984 Map of Iowa City, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Iowa City, 1985 Print
    1984 Iowa City
    1985 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of expanding university towns and river-fed conservation lands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural networks connecting Iowa City to smaller outposts like West Branch, Solon, and Atalissa.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1991 Map of Wilton, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Wilton, 1992 Print
    1991 Wilton
    1992 Print · USGS
    Wilton and the Cedar River valley appear in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by small towns and river floodplains. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites like St Marys Cem and Wildsin Cem, or trace the Old Railroad Grade.

  9. 2022 Map of Wilton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Wilton, 2022 Print
    2022 Wilton
    2022 Print · USGS
    Wilton and the Cedar River valley are documented here in the early 2020s, showing a landscape of established towns and rural townships. Researchers can find many family burial grounds including Healy Cem, Duff Cem, and Moscow Cem scattered across the farmland.

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