Old Maps of Princeton, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 11 historic maps of Princeton. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
- Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
- Layer with modern tools: Combine with LiDAR or satellite views to plan hikes through historical terrain.
- Made for exploration: Popular among hikers, overlanders, and local history lovers.
Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Princeton.
Princeton, IA maps
(11)- 1892 Map of Leclaire1892 Leclaire1892 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River border between Iowa and Illinois comes alive in the 1890s, before modern locks reshaped the shoreline. Genealogists and historians can trace riverside settlements like Leclaire, Port Byron, and the railroad junction at Watertown.
- 1893 Map of Leclaire1893 Leclaire1893 Print · USGSThe riverfronts of Scott County and Rock Island County thrived in the late nineteenth century as vital hubs for steamboats and steam rail. Researchers can trace the early grids of Leclaire, Port Byron, and Valley City alongside the sprawling banks of the Mississippi River.4 unique versions available
- 1899 Map of Clinton1899 Clinton1899 Print · USGSThe Mississippi River valley comes alive in the late 1890s, capturing the river-and-rail economy of Iowa and Illinois before modern channelization. Genealogists and historians can trace early townships and river landings, finding precise locations for Low Moor, Folletts, and Pink Prairie.5 unique versions available
- 1952 Map of Cordova, 1953 Print1952 Cordova1953 Print · USGSRock 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.
- 1953 Map of Cordova, 1957 Print1953 Cordova1957 Print · USGSThe 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.3 unique versions available
- 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print1958 Davenport1968 Print · USGSEastern 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
- 1961 Map of Davenport1961 Davenport1961 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1962 Map of Davenport1962 Davenport1962 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 1984 Map of Davenport, 1985 Print1984 Davenport1985 Print · USGSThe 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.2 unique versions available
- 1991 Map of Cordova, 1992 Print1991 Cordova1992 Print · USGSThe 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.
- 2024 Map of Cordova, 2024 Print2024 Cordova2024 Print · USGSThe riverfront communities of Cordova and Princeton sit along a dynamic stretch of the Mississippi during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can trace local heritage through several burial grounds like Oak Ridge Cem and Baker Cem, or explore the backwaters of Cordova Slough.
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