1960s Maps of Plymouth County, Iowa

Explore 24 historic maps of Plymouth County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

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Plymouth County, IA maps

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  1. 1962 Map of Le Mars, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Le Mars, 1964 Print
    1962 Le Mars
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early sixties, centered on the growing community of Le Mars. Researchers can trace old rail corridors like the ILLINOIS CENTRAL, locate family plots at Resthaven Cemetery, or find historical landmarks like Westmar College.

  2. 1962 Map of Union Center, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Union Center, 1964 Print
    1962 Union Center
    1964 Print · USGS
    The agricultural heartland of Plymouth and Woodbury Counties is documented here in the early sixties, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and section roads. Researchers can locate family landmarks like St Josephs Cem, the small settlement of Neptune, and the path of the Illinois Central Railroad through Merrill.

  3. 1963 Map of Elk Point, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Elk Point, 1964 Print
    1963 Elk Point
    1964 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Nebraska, and Iowa are captured in the early sixties as the modern interstate began to parallel the historic Milwaukee Road. Researchers can locate numerous country schoolhouses like Woodland Sch and Pleasant View Sch or trace the family plots at St Joseph Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1963 Map of Sioux City North, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Sioux City North, 1964 Print
    1963 Sioux City North
    1964 Print · USGS
    The northern reaches of Sioux City and Riverside are captured in the early sixties as urban development meets the rugged Loess Hills. Researchers can find precise locations for Briar Cliff College, Logan Park Cemetery, and the old Soos Speedway.
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1963 Map of Elk Point NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Elk Point NE, 1964 Print
    1963 Elk Point NE
    1964 Print · USGS
    The Big Sioux River borderlands between Iowa and South Dakota are shown here in the early sixties, as the river meanders through the Elk Point area. Genealogists can trace local landmarks like Fieldview Sch, Horseshoe Lake, and the winding Broken Kettle Creek.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1963 Map of Jefferson, 1964 Print
    1963 Map of Jefferson, 1964 Print
    1963 Jefferson
    1964 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska are captured in the early sixties as the interstate system arrived. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Civil Bend Cem, Montagne Sch, and the old rail line of the Milwaukee Road.
    4 unique versions available

  7. 1964 Map of James, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of James, 1965 Print
    1964 James
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Floyd River valley north of Sioux City shows a landscape of rail-driven transit and suburban growth in the early sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural roots of Hungerford through Hungerford Cem and the Grant Sch.
    3 unique versions available

  8. 1964 Map of Hinton, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Hinton, 1965 Print
    1964 Hinton
    1965 Print · USGS
    Plymouth County in the mid-sixties reveals a busy agricultural landscape at the junction of the Floyd River and major railroads. Local historians can trace the foundations of Merrill and Hinton alongside rural landmarks like Liberty Sch and Melbourne Ch.

  9. 1964 Map of Millnerville, 1966 Print
    1964 Map of Millnerville, 1966 Print
    1964 Millnerville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Plymouth County farmland and the loess hill terrain are captured here in the mid-1960s before modern consolidation. Family historians can locate rural landmarks like Liberty Cem, the Pleasant Valley Cem, and the small settlement of Adaville.

  10. 1969 Map of Pierson, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Pierson, 1971 Print
    1969 Pierson
    1971 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape of Woodbury and Plymouth counties is captured here in the late sixties, centered on the village of Pierson. Researchers can trace the path of the Illinois Central Railroad Grade or locate early community centers like Grand Meadow Sch and Meadow Star Ch.

  11. 1969 Map of Fielding, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Fielding, 1971 Print
    1969 Fielding
    1971 Print · USGS
    Cherokee and Plymouth counties are captured here in the late sixties, showing a landscape defined by the winding Little Sioux River. Genealogists and local historians can locate the Fielding settlement and rural landmarks like Mt Pleasant Ch and Trinity Cem.

  12. 1969 Map of Chatsworth, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Chatsworth, 1971 Print
    1969 Chatsworth
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Big Sioux River valley comes alive in the late sixties as it winds along the South Dakota and Iowa border. Trace the old Milwaukee Road rail line through Chatsworth and locate local landmarks like Union Creek Ch or Old Big Springs Cem.

  13. 1969 Map of Granville West, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Granville West, 1971 Print
    1969 Granville West
    1971 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa's agricultural landscape is captured here in the late sixties as the township system matured. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad near Granville or follow the banks of Willow Creek and Deep Creek.

  14. 1969 Map of Richland, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Richland, 1971 Print
    1969 Richland
    1971 Print · USGS
    Union County near the Nebraska and Iowa borders shows a landscape of prairie agriculture and river valley life in the late sixties. Family historians can locate specific rural landmarks including Old Brule Creek Cem, St Paul Ch, and Lamont Sch.

  15. 1969 Map of Marcus, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Marcus, 1971 Print
    1969 Marcus
    1971 Print · USGS
    Marcus and the surrounding Northwest Iowa townships are shown here in the late sixties at a peak of agricultural development. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Holy Name Cem and Trinity Ch or follow the Illinois Central rail line.

  16. 1969 Map of Granville East, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Granville East, 1971 Print
    1969 Granville East
    1971 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa's farm country comes into focus in the late sixties, where rail lines and section roads define the prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace family ties at St Josephs Cem or locate the village of Germantown near Whiskey Creek.

  17. 1969 Map of Ireton, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Ireton, 1971 Print
    1969 Ireton
    1971 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa's farm country comes into focus in this late 1960s study of Sioux and Plymouth counties. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks such as Pleasant Hill Cem, St Johns Ch, and the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western.

  18. 1969 Map of Kingsley, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Kingsley, 1971 Print
    1969 Kingsley
    1971 Print · USGS
    Kingsley and its surrounding townships are captured in the late sixties as the local landscape transitioned away from rail dominance. Genealogists and historians can locate Kingsley Cem, trace the Old Railroad Grade, or study the banks of the Little Sioux River.

  19. 1969 Map of Akron, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Akron, 1971 Print
    1969 Akron
    1971 Print · USGS
    The Big Sioux River valley comes alive in this late-sixties survey of the Iowa and South Dakota borderlands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rail-side growth of Akron and Westfield, locating family plots at Riverside Cem and Westfield Cemetery.

  20. 1969 Map of Brunsville, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Brunsville, 1971 Print
    1969 Brunsville
    1971 Print · USGS
    Plymouth County farmland is captured here in the late sixties, centered on the village of Brunsville. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural family sites near St Peters Cem, First Plymouth Ch, and the Chicago and North Western rail corridor.

  21. 1969 Map of Hawarden South, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Hawarden South, 1971 Print
    1969 Hawarden South
    1971 Print · USGS
    Sioux County farming and rail transit are captured here in the late sixties as the region supported the Missouri River Basin development. Researchers can trace the dual rail lines of the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific near Hawarden and McNally.

  22. 1969 Map of Remsen, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Remsen, 1971 Print
    1969 Remsen
    1971 Print · USGS
    Plymouth County farmland surrounding Remsen is captured here during the late sixties, showing a landscape shaped by rail and agriculture. Genealogists can locate St Marys Cem and Remsen Cem, while tracing the path of the Illinois Central.

  23. 1969 Map of Kingsley NW, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Kingsley NW, 1971 Print
    1969 Kingsley NW
    1971 Print · USGS
    Plymouth County at the end of the sixties reveals a rural landscape organized by township lines and the drainages of Whisky Creek and Johns Creek. Researchers can locate Pleasant Hill Cem, a remote Landing Strip, and the confluence at the Little Sioux River.

  24. 1969 Map of Ireton SW, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Ireton SW, 1971 Print
    1969 Ireton SW
    1971 Print · USGS
    Plymouth County farm country is documented here in the late sixties, showing the agricultural rhythm of the Big Sioux River basin. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like St Johns Ch or the small settlements of Ruble and Adaville.

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