Old Maps of Melvin, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 9 historic maps of Melvin. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

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Melvin, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Fairmont
    1967 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Coteau des Prairies. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-connected growth of Fairmont and Blue Earth or locate family roots near St Kilian Ch and Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Fairmont
    1958 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and rail-line commerce. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Lakeside Laboratory, Gridley Station, and the Bancroft Wildlife Refuge across the prairie.

  3. 1972 Map of Melvin, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Melvin, 1975 Print
    1972 Melvin
    1975 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Osceola County is captured in the early 1970s, centered on the rail-side community of Melvin. Researchers can trace the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad line, locate the Township Cem, and follow the Little Ocheyedan River as it winds through the prairie.

  4. 1985 Map of Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Map of Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa’s glacial lakes and prairie towns are captured here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape balanced between agriculture and lakeside recreation. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites near Holman Cem or trace the early rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 2010 Map of Melvin, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Melvin, 2010 Print
    2010 Melvin
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Melvin, including O'Brien County, Osceola County, and other nearby areas

  6. 2013 Map of Melvin, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Melvin, 2013 Print
    2013 Melvin
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Melvin, including O'Brien County, Osceola County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2015 Map of Melvin, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Melvin, 2015 Print
    2015 Melvin
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Melvin, including O'Brien County, Osceola County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2018 Map of Melvin, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Melvin, 2018 Print
    2018 Melvin
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Melvin, including O'Brien County, Osceola County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2022 Map of Melvin, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Melvin, 2022 Print
    2022 Melvin
    2022 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of Osceola County is captured here in the early 2020s, centered on the settlement of Melvin. Family historians can locate the Baker Township Cem and trace the winding courses of the Little Ocheyedan River and Waterman Cr.

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