1900s (20th Century) Maps of Le Claire Township, Iowa

1. 1949 Map of Silvis

   

   1949 Silvis

   1949 Print · USGS

   The Illinois riverfront along the Mississippi at the close of the 1940s reveals a powerful hub of rail and industry. Genealogists and historians can trace institutional grounds like the East Moline State Hospital or find the early Miller Landing Field.

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4. 1949 Map of Port Byron, 1954 Print

   

   1949 Port Byron

   1954 Print · USGS

   The confluence of the Mississippi and Rock Rivers defined the mid-century economy of these Illinois and Iowa river towns. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural school districts and family burial grounds including Leafy Bower Sch, Edwards Cem, and Zion Ch.

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7. 1950 Map of Port Byron

   

   1950 Port Byron

   1950 Print · USGS

   The Illinois-Iowa border along the Mississippi River thrives as a rail and river hub at the middle of the twentieth century. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural landmarks like Shake-Rag Sch, St Johns Cem, and Rapids City.

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10. 1952 Map of Cordova, 1953 Print

    

    1952 Cordova

    1953 Print · USGS

    Rock Island County shoreline life is captured here in the early fifties, following the river as it winds past developing river towns. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Williams Sch, Fairfield Ch, and the Baker Cem.

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13. 1953 Map of Silvis, 1956 Print

    

    1953 Silvis

    1956 Print · USGS

    The Quad Cities area flourished in the early fifties as an industrial powerhouse along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace the footprint of the East Moline State Hospital, several rural schools like Barr School, and the grounds of Fairview Cemetery.

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16. 1953 Map of Port Byron, 1957 Print

    

    1953 Port Byron

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi and Rock Rivers converge in the 1950s, defining a landscape of active rail lines and riverfront towns. Researchers can trace historic family burial sites and rural schoolhouses like Yost Cemetery, Friedens Church, and Sycamore School.

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19. 1953 Map of Cordova, 1957 Print

    

    1953 Cordova

    1957 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi River forms the heart of this mid-century borderland between Illinois and Iowa, where riverfront towns like Cordova and Princeton thrived. Researchers can pinpoint family-named landmarks such as Nowlin Cemetery, Scharff School, and Camp Hauberg.

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22. 1953 Map of Mc Causland, 1957 Print

    

    1953 Mc Causland

    1957 Print · USGS

    In the mid-1950s, the rural border between Scott and Clinton counties remained a landscape of small schools and country churches. Genealogists can trace family roots at Fessler Cemetery or Mt Union Church and locate several country schoolhouses like Argo School.

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25. 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.

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28. 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.

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31. 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.

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34. 1984 Map of Davenport, 1985 Print

    

    1984 Davenport

    1985 Print · USGS

    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured in the mid-eighties as industry and conservation converged along the Mississippi. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural roots through Stender Church, Oxford Mills, and the Elmwood Cem burial grounds.

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37. 1991 Map of Silvis, 1992 Print

    

    1991 Silvis

    1992 Print · USGS

    The riverfront communities of the Quad Cities thrive along both banks of the Mississippi in the early nineties. Genealogists and local historians can locate family landmarks like Fairview Cem, Forest Grove Sch, and the Quad City Downs racetrack.

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40. 1991 Map of Mc Causland, 1992 Print

    

    1991 Mc Causland

    1992 Print · USGS

    The rural borderlands of Scott and Clinton counties come into focus in the early nineties, centered on the Wapsipinicon River valley. Genealogists and local historians can trace rural settlements like McCausland and Argo, as well as landmarks like Fessler Cem and the historic Territorial Road.

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43. 1991 Map of Cordova, 1992 Print

    

    1991 Cordova

    1992 Print · USGS

    The riverfront communities of Rock Island and Scott counties are captured here in the late twentieth century as industry and recreation converge. Researchers can trace local heritage through sites like Virgil Grissom Sch, Our Lady of the River Ch, and Jacks Cem.

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46. 1991 Map of Port Byron, 1992 Print

    

    1991 Port Byron

    1992 Print · USGS

    The riverfront communities of Port Byron and Le Claire are captured here in the early nineties as they expanded along the Mississippi. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family landmarks like Yost Cem, Edwards Cem, and the Cody Sch.

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