Old Maps of Howard Township, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Howard Township with 30 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Howard Township has changed over the decades.


Howard Township, IA maps

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  1. 1912 Map of Ames, 1956 Print
    1912 Map of Ames, 1956 Print
    1912 Ames
    1956 Print · USGS
    Story and Hamilton counties appear here in the early twentieth century as a thriving network of rail-side towns and rural school districts. Researchers can trace the grounds of Iowa State College or find vanished schoolhouses like Tiernagel School and Hobbs School.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1914 Map of Ames
    1914 Map of Ames
    1914 Ames
    1914 Print · USGS
    Story County at the start of the twentieth century was a landscape of fertile farmland and burgeoning rail towns like Story City and Ames. Genealogists and researchers can trace the precise locations of dozens of country schoolhouses, including Zenorville School and Espeland School, alongside the grounds of Iowa State College.
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa at the height of its mid-century agricultural and rail boom features the growing hubs of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Iowa State College and Brushy Ridge.
    4 unique versions available

  4. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties presents a dense landscape of rail-connected farming towns and growing river cities. Researchers can trace ancestral roots and old transport routes through Waterloo, Marshalltown, and Ames, while locating rural Cemeteries and local Quarries.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1975 Map of Nevada, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Nevada, 1978 Print
    1975 Nevada
    1978 Print · USGS
    Story County's landscape in the mid-seventies shows a bustling rail-and-river hub at the height of its mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the civic footprint of Nevada through the Courthouse and Oak Park Academy or locate local landmarks like Knoll Cem and the Paul Landing Strip.

  6. 1975 Map of Story City, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Story City, 1978 Print
    1975 Story City
    1978 Print · USGS
    Story City and its neighboring prairie townships are captured here in the mid-seventies as the regional rail and river network shaped local life. Researchers can trace family sites at Mt Olive Cem, follow the Chicago and North Western tracks, or locate the Old Railroad Grade near Roland.

  7. 1975 Map of Ames East, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Ames East, 1978 Print
    1975 Ames East
    1978 Print · USGS
    Ames was expanding along the Skunk River in the mid-1970s, as agricultural research and transit networks shaped the local landscape. Researchers can locate the National Animal Disease Laboratory, the Born Cem, and the tracks of the Chicago and North Western railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1975 Map of Mc Callsburg, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Mc Callsburg, 1978 Print
    1975 Mc Callsburg
    1978 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Story County farmland comes into focus in this survey of the borders with Hamilton and Hardin. Local historians can trace the layouts of Garden City, Roland, and McCallsburg, along with rural landmarks like Zion Ch and Stavanger Cem.

  9. 1985 Map of Ames
    1985 Map of Ames
    1985 Ames
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's prairie landscape in the mid-eighties shows a well-established network of rail towns and conservation areas. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway and the Chicago and North Western line connecting Ames, Boone, and Webster City.

  10. 1993 Map of Ames
    1993 Map of Ames
    1993 Ames
    1993 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the early nineties shows a landscape of river-fed parklands and growing academic centers. Genealogists and researchers can trace local church sites like Sts Peter and Paul Ch or navigate the corridors of the Chicago and North Western through towns like Hubbard and Stanhope.

  11. 2010 Map of Ames East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ames East, 2010 Print
    2010 Ames East
    2010 Print · USGS
    Eastern Ames and the surrounding Story County countryside are shown here just after the turn of the millennium. Researchers can trace the layout of local landmarks including the Iowa State University Experimental Farm, Sopers Mill Bridge, and Homestead Colony.

  12. 2010 Map of Nevada, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Nevada, 2010 Print
    2010 Nevada
    2010 Print · USGS
    Story County agricultural and civic life are captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the community of Nevada. Genealogists and local historians can locate several area burial grounds like Knoll Cemetery or trace landmarks such as Swanson Elevator and Fernald.

  13. 2010 Map of Story City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Story City, 2010 Print
    2010 Story City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Story City and its neighboring prairie towns are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the Interstate corridor intersects a landscape of deep-rooted farmsteads. Researchers can locate numerous family burial grounds, including Peerson, Sowers, and Baldus.

  14. 2010 Map of McCallsburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of McCallsburg, 2010 Print
    2010 McCallsburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Story County farmland is mapped in detail during the early 2000s, showcasing the rural landscapes surrounding the communities of McCallsburg and Roland. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites, including Stavanger Cemetery, Bergen Cemetery, and Zion Lutheran Cemetery.

  15. 2013 Map of Nevada, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Nevada, 2013 Print
    2013 Nevada
    2013 Print · USGS
    Story County's agricultural heartland and the city of Nevada are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and historians can trace neighborhood developments along Sneed St or follow the historic path of the Lincoln Hwy past the rural settlement of Fernald.

  16. 2013 Map of Ames East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ames East, 2013 Print
    2013 Ames East
    2013 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of Ames and the settlement of Bloomington are shown here during a decade of rapid expansion. Genealogists and local researchers can trace family-named landmarks and institutional sites like the Iowa State University Experimental Farm and the historic Sopers Mill Bridge.

  17. 2013 Map of Story City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Story City, 2013 Print
    2013 Story City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Story County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape defined by the winding S Skunk River and steady municipal growth. Genealogists and local historians can trace the developments of Story City, Roland, and Randall alongside landmarks like the Keigley Branch Bridge.

  18. 2013 Map of McCallsburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of McCallsburg, 2013 Print
    2013 McCallsburg
    2013 Print · USGS
    Story County agriculture and small-town life are preserved here in the early 2010s, showing the precise layout of local farming communities. Genealogists and historians can trace the street grids of McCallsburg, Roland, and Garden City along with waterways like E Indian Cr.

  19. 2015 Map of McCallsburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of McCallsburg, 2015 Print
    2015 McCallsburg
    2015 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's fertile prairie and agricultural grid are shown here in the mid-2010s at the junction of three counties. Genealogists and local historians can locate rural landmarks like the Stavanger Norwegian Cem and Zion Lutheran Church Cem.

  20. 2015 Map of Story City, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Story City, 2015 Print
    2015 Story City
    2015 Print · USGS
    Story City and Roland are shown in detail during the mid-2010s, nestled along the South Skunk River at the Hamilton County border. Genealogists can locate over ten local burial sites, including the Danish Cem, Peerson Cem, and Sheffield Cem.

  21. 2015 Map of Ames East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ames East, 2015 Print
    2015 Ames East
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Ames area in the mid-2010s shows a landscape of growing urban borders and enduring rural landmarks. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites such as Arrasmith Cem and Bloomington Cem while tracing the waters of the South Skunk River.

  22. 2015 Map of Nevada, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Nevada, 2015 Print
    2015 Nevada
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Story County seat of Nevada and its rural surroundings are captured here during the mid-2010s. Researchers can locate family heritage sites at Nevada Cem and Knoll Cem, or trace the paths of W Indian Cr and the settlement at Fernald.

  23. 2018 Map of Nevada, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Nevada, 2018 Print
    2018 Nevada
    2018 Print · USGS
    Story County agriculture and civic life are on display here in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace the grounds of Evergreen Memory Gardens and Nevada Cem or locate the small community of Fernald north of the county seat.

  24. 2018 Map of Story City, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Story City, 2018 Print
    2018 Story City
    2018 Print · USGS
    Story County and Hamilton County farmland surrounds the vibrant river towns of Story City and Roland in the late twenty-teens. Genealogists can trace family heritage across more than ten distinct burial sites, including the Danish Cem and Boe Cem.

  25. 2018 Map of Ames East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ames East, 2018 Print
    2018 Ames East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Ames and the surrounding Story County countryside are captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the city's expansion toward the South Skunk River. Local historians can trace family plots at McMichael Cem or Born Cem and locate landmarks like the Sopers Mill Bridge.

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