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Old Maps of Buffalo, Buffalo Township

Explore 26 old maps of Buffalo, spanning from 1912 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Buffalo, Buffalo Township maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Milan
    1912 Map of Milan
    1912 Milan
    1912 Print · USGS
    The river confluence and burgeoning rail networks of Rock Island County are captured here just before the First World War. Researchers can trace the legacy of early industry and education through sites like the Coal Valley Mine, Blackhawk Watchtower, and Excelsior School.
    7 unique versions available
  4. 1916 Map of Edgington
    1916 Map of Edgington
    1916 Edgington
    1916 Print · USGS
    The river-and-rail corridor along the Mississippi border emerges in high detail during the early twentieth century. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural landscape through a dense network of country schools like Whiteoak School and New Era, alongside river features like Geneva Island.
    3 unique versions available
  7. 1938 Map of Edgington, 1955 Print
    1938 Map of Edgington, 1955 Print
    1938 Edgington
    1955 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor in the late thirties shows a landscape of active rail lines and riverfront industry. Genealogists can trace rural family roots through numerous local landmarks like Jimtown, White Eagle School, and Buffalo Center School.
  10. 1944 Map of Milan, 1958 Print
    1944 Map of Milan, 1958 Print
    1944 Milan
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Illinois-Iowa border comes alive in the 1940s, highlighting the industrial riverfronts and the rural interior of Rock Island and Mercer Counties. Trace family roots and local industry at the Coal Valley Mine, the US Arsenal, or the vanished schoolhouses like Doxie School.
  13. 1953 Map of Andalusia, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Andalusia, 1958 Print
    1953 Andalusia
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor south of Davenport is captured here in the early fifties, showing a landscape defined by rail lines and river islands. Researchers can locate rural landmarks like Asbury Cemetery, Buffalo Heights, and the Coon Hunters Club along the bluffs.
    3 unique versions available
  16. 1953 Map of Montpelier, 1958 Print
    1953 Map of Montpelier, 1958 Print
    1953 Montpelier
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor near the Iowa-Illinois border is captured here during the 1950s, showing a landscape of riverfront recreation and rural industry. Researchers can find the Old Pine Creek Mill, early schools like White Lake School, and the community at Edgington.
    3 unique versions available
  19. 1953 Map of Milan, 1959 Print
    1953 Map of Milan, 1959 Print
    1953 Milan
    1959 Print · USGS
    Rock Island County and the Mississippi riverfront are captured here in the mid-fifties, showing the region's transition from river-town industry to suburban growth. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural landmarks like St Josephs Ch, Colony Cem, and the old Edgington Sch.
  22. 1953 Map of Edgington, 1960 Print
    1953 Map of Edgington, 1960 Print
    1953 Edgington
    1960 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley comes alive in the early fifties, showing a landscape of sloughs and islands between Iowa and Illinois. Researchers can trace rural lineages through the Buffalo Prairie Cem, Sweetland Center, and dozens of named schoolhouses.
  25. 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
  28. 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.
  31. 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.
  34. 1984 Map of Aledo, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Aledo, 1985 Print
    1984 Aledo
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River borderlands and Illinois heartland are captured here in the mid-eighties as industry and agriculture overlap. Trace the Hennepin Canal, the historic Swedish colony at Bishop Hill, and the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern.
  37. 1989 Map of Aledo
    1989 Map of Aledo
    1989 Aledo
    1989 Print · USGS
    Western Illinois and eastern Iowa are shown here during the late twentieth century, when the river-and-rail economy still defined the Quad Cities and the surrounding prairie. Researchers can trace historic settlements like Bishop Hill and Millersburg alongside active routes like the Chicago Rock Island & Pacific RR.
  40. 1991 Map of Andalusia, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Andalusia, 1992 Print
    1991 Andalusia
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River valley comes into focus during the early nineties, showing the industrial and residential growth of the Quad Cities periphery. Trace the evolution of transport and burials via the Old RR GB, Asbury Cem, and the riverside town of Andalusia.
  43. 1991 Map of Montpelier, 1992 Print
    1991 Map of Montpelier, 1992 Print
    1991 Montpelier
    1992 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor near the Iowa-Illinois border is documented here in the early nineties, showing a landscape defined by island channels and bluff-top settlements. Researchers can locate Edgington and Montpelier, or trace the grounds of Loud Thunder Camp and St Patricks Ch.
  46. 2010 Map of Andalusia, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Andalusia, 2010 Print
    2010 Andalusia
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo, including Davenport, Rock Island, and other nearby areas
  49. 2010 Map of Montpelier, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Montpelier, 2010 Print
    2010 Montpelier
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo, including Blue Grass, Edgington, and other nearby areas
  52. 2012 Map of Andalusia, 2012 Print
    2012 Map of Andalusia, 2012 Print
    2012 Andalusia
    2012 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo, including Davenport, Rock Island, and other nearby areas
  55. 2013 Map of Montpelier, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Montpelier, 2013 Print
    2013 Montpelier
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo, including Blue Grass, Edgington, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Andalusia, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Andalusia, 2015 Print
    2015 Andalusia
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo, including Davenport, Rock Island, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Montpelier, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Montpelier, 2015 Print
    2015 Montpelier
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo, including Blue Grass, Edgington, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Andalusia, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Andalusia, 2018 Print
    2018 Andalusia
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo, including Davenport, Rock Island, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Montpelier, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Montpelier, 2018 Print
    2018 Montpelier
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo, including Blue Grass, Edgington, and other nearby areas
  70. 2021 Map of Andalusia, 2021 Print
    2021 Map of Andalusia, 2021 Print
    2021 Andalusia
    2021 Print · USGS
    Covers Buffalo, including Davenport, Rock Island, and other nearby areas
  73. 2022 Map of Montpelier, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Montpelier, 2022 Print
    2022 Montpelier
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River divides Iowa and Illinois in this detailed 2022 survey, showcasing the braided channels and islands of the Muscatine and Rock Island border. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burying grounds, including Dodge Cem and Montpelier Cem, alongside the settlements of Buffalo and Edgington.
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