1900s (20th Century) Maps of Story County, Iowa

Explore 33 historic maps of Story County from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Story County's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Story County's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Story County, IA maps

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  1. 1911 Map of Slater, 1960 Print
    1911 Map of Slater, 1960 Print
    1911 Slater
    1960 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Ankeny, Ames, and other nearby areas

  2. 1912 Map of Ames, 1956 Print
    1912 Map of Ames, 1956 Print
    1912 Ames
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Ames, Nevada, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1913 Map of Slater
    1913 Map of Slater
    1913 Slater
    1913 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Ankeny, Ames, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1914 Map of Ames
    1914 Map of Ames
    1914 Ames
    1914 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Ames, Nevada, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  5. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas
    4 unique versions available

  6. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Waterloo, Ames, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  9. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  10. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  11. 1972 Map of Elkhart, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Elkhart, 1975 Print
    1972 Elkhart
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Ankeny, Elkhart, and other nearby areas

  12. 1972 Map of Loring, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Loring, 1975 Print
    1972 Loring
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Loring, Indian Creek Township, and other nearby areas

  13. 1972 Map of Polk City, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Polk City, 1975 Print
    1972 Polk City
    1975 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Ankeny, Polk City, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  14. 1975 Map of Ames NW, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Ames NW, 1978 Print
    1975 Ames NW
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Harrison Township, Lafayette Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 1975 Map of Nevada, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Nevada, 1978 Print
    1975 Nevada
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Nevada, Howard Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 1975 Map of State Center NW, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of State Center NW, 1978 Print
    1975 State Center NW
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including St. Anthony, Liberty Township, and other nearby areas

  17. 1975 Map of Mingo, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Mingo, 1978 Print
    1975 Mingo
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Mingo, Farrar, and other nearby areas

  18. 1975 Map of Ames West, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Ames West, 1978 Print
    1975 Ames West
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Ames, Gilbert, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  19. 1975 Map of Story City, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Story City, 1978 Print
    1975 Story City
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Story City, Roland, and other nearby areas

  20. 1975 Map of Huxley, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Huxley, 1978 Print
    1975 Huxley
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Ames, Huxley, and other nearby areas

  21. 1975 Map of State Center, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of State Center, 1978 Print
    1975 State Center
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including State Center, Clemons, and other nearby areas

  22. 1975 Map of Slater, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Slater, 1978 Print
    1975 Slater
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Ames, Slater, and other nearby areas

  23. 1975 Map of Rhodes, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Rhodes, 1978 Print
    1975 Rhodes
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Rhodes, Collins Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 1975 Map of Ames East, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Ames East, 1978 Print
    1975 Ames East
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Ames, Nevada, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  25. 1975 Map of Baxter, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Baxter, 1978 Print
    1975 Baxter
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Story County, including Baxter, Collins Township, and other nearby areas

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