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Historical Maps of Elkhart, Iowa

What stories do these 11 old maps tell about Elkhart's past? From 1911 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Elkhart's history through maps:

  • Trace Elkhart's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into Elkhart's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

Elkhart, IA maps

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  1. 1911 Map of Slater, 1960 Print
    1911 Map of Slater, 1960 Print
    1911 Slater
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Ankeny, Ames, and other nearby areas
  2. 1913 Map of Slater
    1913 Map of Slater
    1913 Slater
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Ankeny, Ames, and other nearby areas
  3. 1913 Map of Slater
    1913 Map of Slater
    1913 Slater
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Ankeny, Ames, and other nearby areas
  4. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
  5. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
  6. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
  7. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
  8. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
  9. 1972 Map of Elkhart, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Elkhart, 1975 Print
    1972 Elkhart
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Ankeny, Alleman, and other nearby areas
  10. 1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Des Moines
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Elkhart, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
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