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Old Maps of Alton, Iowa

Explore 39 old maps of Alton, spanning from 1954 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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  1. 1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Fairmont, 1967 Print
    1954 Fairmont
    1967 Print · USGS
    The prairie landscape of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa comes alive in this mid-century survey of the Coteau des Prairies. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail-connected growth of Fairmont and Blue Earth or locate family roots near St Kilian Ch and Union Slough National Wildlife Refuge.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux City, 1959 Print
    1955 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the mid-fifties is captured here during a time of major engineering and social transition. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Gavins Point Dam, tribal boundaries on the Santee Sioux Indian Reservation, and local landmarks like the Norfolk State Hospital.
    4 unique versions available
  10. 1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Map of Sioux Falls, 1967 Print
    1955 Sioux Falls
    1967 Print · USGS
    The eastern South Dakota and western Minnesota borderlands come alive in the mid-fifties, showing the vital rail-to-river connections of the era. Genealogists can trace family footprints across townships like Madison and Pipestone, while following the paths of the Big Sioux River and the Chicago and North Western line.
    3 unique versions available
  13. 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.
  16. 1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Map of Sioux City
    1958 Sioux City
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Missouri River valley in the late fifties was a bustling intersection of tribal lands, rail corridors, and river towns. Genealogists can trace family roots through specific rural sites like Daisy Valley School, St Johns Church and School, and Yankton State Hospital.
  19. 1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Map of Sioux Falls
    1958 Sioux Falls
    1958 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of South Dakota, Minnesota, and Iowa are captured here during the mid-century peak of the regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace local landmarks like Augustana Academy, the St Marys Cem, and the path of the Illinois Central through Rock Rapids.
  22. 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.
  25. 1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Map of Fairmont
    1958 Fairmont
    1958 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of southern Minnesota and northern Iowa come alive in the mid-1950s, showing a landscape defined by glacial lakes and rail-line commerce. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like Lakeside Laboratory, Gridley Station, and the Bancroft Wildlife Refuge across the prairie.
  28. 1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Map of Sioux City
    1959 Sioux City
    1959 Print · USGS
    The tri-state region surrounding the Missouri River is captured here in the late fifties, showing the convergence of Nebraska, South Dakota, and Iowa. Researchers can trace rural lineages through numerous country schoolhouses like Cemetery School and the many numbered Washington School districts.
  31. 1962 Map of Le Mars, 1964 Print
    1962 Map of Le Mars, 1964 Print
    1962 Le Mars
    1964 Print · USGS
    Northwestern Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early sixties, centered on the growing community of Le Mars. Researchers can trace old rail corridors like the ILLINOIS CENTRAL, locate family plots at Resthaven Cemetery, or find historical landmarks like Westmar College.
  34. 1964 Map of Hospers, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Hospers, 1965 Print
    1964 Hospers
    1965 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa’s agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-1960s, showing the intersection of rail and river commerce. Genealogists and historians can trace the town sites of Hospers and Newkirk, or locate ancestors at St Anthonys Cem.
  37. 1964 Map of Orange City, 1965 Print
    1964 Map of Orange City, 1965 Print
    1964 Orange City
    1965 Print · USGS
    Sioux County's agricultural heartland is captured in the mid-1960s, centered on the growing town of Orange City. Genealogists and researchers can trace local landmarks like the County Home, Middleburg Cem, and the small settlement of Middleburg.
  40. 1969 Map of Granville West, 1971 Print
    1969 Map of Granville West, 1971 Print
    1969 Granville West
    1971 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa's agricultural landscape is captured here in the late sixties as the township system matured. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad near Granville or follow the banks of Willow Creek and Deep Creek.
  43. 1985 Map of Storm Lake
    1985 Map of Storm Lake
    1985 Storm Lake
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here in the mid-eighties, showing the vital rail-and-river network of the Little Sioux valley. Researchers can trace the legacy of regional hubs and smaller rail towns like Sutherland, Paullina, and Cherokee.
    3 unique versions available
  46. 1985 Map of Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Map of Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Iowa Great Lakes
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northwest Iowa’s glacial lakes and prairie towns are captured here in the mid-1980s, showing a landscape balanced between agriculture and lakeside recreation. Genealogists and historians can locate family sites near Holman Cem or trace the early rail corridors of the Chicago and North Western and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific.
    2 unique versions available
  49. 1985 Map of Rock Rapids
    1985 Map of Rock Rapids
    1985 Rock Rapids
    1985 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of South Dakota and Iowa come into focus in the mid-1980s, centered on the fertile valleys of the Big Sioux River. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural homesteads near Rock Rapids, find Dordt College in Sioux Center, or locate old burial sites like Grace Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  52. 1985 Map of Alton, 1986 Print
    1985 Map of Alton, 1986 Print
    1985 Alton
    1986 Print · USGS
    The Sioux County landscape in the mid-eighties shows the parallel growth of Orange City and Alton along the Floyd River valley. Researchers can locate Northwestern College, the Chicago and North Western rail corridor, and several local landmarks like St Marys Cem.
  55. 1986 Map of Sioux City North
    1986 Map of Sioux City North
    1986 Sioux City North
    1986 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands of Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska are captured here in the mid-eighties as the region's agricultural and academic centers thrived. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Illinois Central Gulf and locate landmarks from Briar Cliff College to the heights of Spirit Mound.
    2 unique versions available
  58. 2010 Map of Alton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Alton, 2010 Print
    2010 Alton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Orange City, Carnes, and other nearby areas
  61. 2010 Map of Orange City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Orange City, 2010 Print
    2010 Orange City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Orange City, Middleburg, and other nearby areas
  64. 2010 Map of Hospers, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Hospers, 2010 Print
    2010 Hospers
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Hospers, Newkirk, and other nearby areas
  67. 2010 Map of Granville West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Granville West, 2010 Print
    2010 Granville West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Granville, Sioux County, and other nearby areas
  70. 2013 Map of Orange City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Orange City, 2013 Print
    2013 Orange City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Orange City, Middleburg, and other nearby areas
  73. 2013 Map of Hospers, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Hospers, 2013 Print
    2013 Hospers
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Alton, including Hospers, Newkirk, and other nearby areas
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