Old Maps of Auburn, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Auburn with 29 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 Auburn has changed over the decades.


Auburn, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Fort Dodge, 1968 Print
    1954 Fort Dodge
    1968 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa is shown here during a period of steady industrial and rail activity in the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the extensive rail lines connecting Fort Dodge to mining and manufacturing sites like Gypsum and Industry Station.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Fort Dodge
    1957 Map of Fort Dodge
    1957 Fort Dodge
    1957 Print · USGS
    West-central Iowa thrived as a network of rail-linked agricultural hubs and river towns during the mid-fifties. Researchers can trace the development of the Des Moines River valley and locate historic landmarks in Fort Dodge, Storm Lake, and Lehigh.

  3. 1958 Map of Fort Dodge
    1958 Map of Fort Dodge
    1958 Fort Dodge
    1958 Print · USGS
    Western Iowa in the mid-1950s reveals a productive landscape of river-valley industry and prairie agricultural hubs. Researchers can trace the development of the Des Moines River corridor through Fort Dodge and locate vanished local landmarks near Coalville or Storm Lake.

  4. 1980 Map of Breda
    1980 Map of Breda
    1980 Breda
    1980 Print · USGS
    In the early 1980s, the rural border of Carroll and Sac Counties maintained a landscape of steady agricultural life and evolving rail lines. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations through St Bernards Cem, the community at Mount Carmel, and the Old Railroad Grade.

  5. 1980 Map of Grant City
    1980 Map of Grant City
    1980 Grant City
    1980 Print · USGS
    Southeastern Sac County in the early eighties is defined by the winding North Raccoon River and its surrounding agricultural plateaus. Researchers can trace the rail history of Ulmer or locate family plots at Emanuel Cem and Oak Lawn Cem.

  6. 1980 Map of Carroll NE
    1980 Map of Carroll NE
    1980 Carroll NE
    1980 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Iowa farm country unfolds across Carroll, Calhoun, and Sac counties as the eighties began. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line to Lidderdale, find family plots at Cottonwood Cem, or locate the Flowing Well near the river.

  7. 1980 Map of Yetter
    1980 Map of Yetter
    1980 Yetter
    1980 Print · USGS
    Western Calhoun County is shown here in the late seventies, a time when rail and river still dictated the local geography. Researchers can trace the path of the Illinois Central Gulf through Yetter or locate the historic Cottonwood Cem.

  8. 1985 Map of Carroll
    1985 Map of Carroll
    1985 Carroll
    1985 Print · USGS
    West-Central Iowa in the mid-eighties shows a landscape of highly engineered farmland and river-valley conservation. Researchers can trace the drainage patterns of Purgatory Creek or locate local landmarks like Dolliver Memorial State Park and the rail-junction town of Gowrie.

  9. 1993 Map of Carroll
    1993 Map of Carroll
    1993 Carroll
    1993 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's river valleys and rail corridors are captured here in the early nineties, showing a landscape shaped by the Raccoon River and Des Moines River. Genealogists can trace family connections to the many county seats, from Sac City to Jefferson, and locate rural landmarks like Pilot Mound or North Twin Lake.

  10. 2010 Map of Yetter, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Yetter, 2010 Print
    2010 Yetter
    2010 Print · USGS
    Lake City and the surrounding Calhoun County farmland are documented here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace family sites near Lake City Cemetery or follow the drainage of Camp Creek and the North Raccoon River.

  11. 2010 Map of Grant City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Grant City, 2010 Print
    2010 Grant City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Sac County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of enduring rural settlements and cemeteries along the North Raccoon River. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Lutheran Emanuel Cemetery, Saint Marys Cemetery, or the vanished hamlet of Pettis.

  12. 2010 Map of Breda, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Breda, 2010 Print
    2010 Breda
    2010 Print · USGS
    This western Iowa landscape in the early twenty-first century reveals a deeply rooted farming community organized by an extensive grid of country roads. Genealogists can locate family sites near Saint Bernards Cemetery, Breda, and Our Lady of Mount Carmel Cemetery.

  13. 2010 Map of Carroll NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Carroll NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Carroll NE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here in the first decade of the new millennium, showing the steady layout of farmsteads and rural townships. Researchers can pinpoint historic burial sites like Cottonwood Cemetery and the hub at the Lidderdale Post Office.

  14. 2013 Map of Breda, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Breda, 2013 Print
    2013 Breda
    2013 Print · USGS
    Breda and the surrounding Carroll County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring grid of Iowa's agricultural heartland. Genealogists and local historians can trace family land proximity to Breda, Mount Carmel, and water landmarks like the Middle Raccoon River or Wall Lake Inlet.

  15. 2013 Map of Yetter, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Yetter, 2013 Print
    2013 Yetter
    2013 Print · USGS
    Calhoun County's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the small community of Yetter. Researchers can trace the meandering N Raccoon River and the complex local drainage network including Lake Cr and Camp Cr.

  16. 2013 Map of Carroll NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Carroll NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Carroll NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Northeast Carroll County in the early twenty-first century shows a landscape of intensive agriculture and managed waterways. Researchers can trace the layout of Lidderdale, find the location of Kentner, and locate landmarks like Lake City Bridge.

  17. 2013 Map of Grant City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Grant City, 2013 Print
    2013 Grant City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Sac County farmland and the winding N Raccoon River define this rural landscape during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the footprint of crossroads communities like Ulmer, Pettis, and Grant City.

  18. 2015 Map of Yetter, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Yetter, 2015 Print
    2015 Yetter
    2015 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in Sac and Calhoun counties is captured here in the mid-2010s, showing the precise intersection of the rural grid and natural waterways. Genealogists and historians can trace the areas around Yetter and Lake City, including Lake City Cem and Saint Mary's Cem.

  19. 2015 Map of Breda, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Breda, 2015 Print
    2015 Breda
    2015 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa's farm country comes into focus in this mid-2010s survey of the Carroll and Sac County line. Researchers can trace family roots through several local landmarks, including Saint Bernards Cem and the small village of Mount Carmel.

  20. 2015 Map of Grant City, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Grant City, 2015 Print
    2015 Grant City
    2015 Print · USGS
    Sac County at the height of its modern agricultural era shows a landscape defined by the North Raccoon River and long-standing rural communities. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous local sites including Grant City Cem, Lutheran Emanuel Cem, and the settlement of Ulmer.

  21. 2015 Map of Carroll NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Carroll NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Carroll NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa farmland at the junction of three counties comes into focus in this mid-2010s survey. Researchers can trace rural cemetery locations like Cottonwood Cem and Immanuel Cem or find the early layouts of Auburn and Lidderdale.

  22. 2018 Map of Carroll NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Carroll NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Carroll NE
    2018 Print · USGS
    The rural borders of Sac, Calhoun, and Carroll Counties come together in the late 2010s, centered on a productive Iowa agricultural grid. Family historians can locate specific sites like Cottonwood Cemetery and Immanuel Cemetery or trace the drainage of the North Raccoon River.

  23. 2018 Map of Yetter, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Yetter, 2018 Print
    2018 Yetter
    2018 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Sac and Calhoun counties are captured here in the late twenty-tens, showing a well-established grid of rural farm-to-market roads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the outskirts of Lake City, locating Lake City Cem and Saint Mary's Cem near Lake Creek.

  24. 2018 Map of Breda, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Breda, 2018 Print
    2018 Breda
    2018 Print · USGS
    Breda and Mount Carmel are captured here in 2018, showcasing the enduring rural character of the Carroll County and Sac County borderlands. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Saint Bernards Cemetery, Luckow Cemetery, and along the banks of the Middle Raccoon River.

  25. 2018 Map of Grant City, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Grant City, 2018 Print
    2018 Grant City
    2018 Print · USGS
    Sac County at the close of the 2010s shows a landscape of deep-rooted farmsteads and riverside settlements. Genealogists can trace family heritage across the river valley through several historic cemeteries, including Grant City Cem and Oak Lawn Cem.

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