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1970s Maps of Tama County, Iowa

Explore 11 historic maps of Tama County from the 1970s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1970s — 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 Tama County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Tama County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Tama County, IA maps

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  1. 1971 Map of Gladbrook NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Gladbrook NE, 1973 Print
    1971 Gladbrook NE
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Tama County countryside in the early seventies centers on the rail siding at Dinsdale and the winding path of Wolf Creek. Family historians can locate rural burial sites like Crystal Cem and Bakers Grove Cem among the township fields.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 1971 Map of Elberon, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Elberon, 1973 Print
    1971 Elberon
    1973 Print · USGS
    Elberon and the surrounding farmlands of Tama and Benton counties appear here in the early 1970s. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial sites like Houghton Cem and Toogood Cem near the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.
  7. 1971 Map of Dysart, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Dysart, 1973 Print
    1971 Dysart
    1973 Print · USGS
    The agricultural community of Dysart sits at the heart of this early 1970s landscape on the Tama and Benton county line. Researchers can trace the path of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad or locate family burials at Ramthun Cem and St Joseph Cem.
  10. 1971 Map of Lincoln, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Lincoln, 1973 Print
    1971 Lincoln
    1973 Print · USGS
    The Grundy and Tama County border comes alive in the early seventies, centered on the rural rail towns of Lincoln and Morrison. Trace family roots near Township Cem or follow the competing lines of the Rock Island and North Western railroads.
  13. 1971 Map of Traer, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Traer, 1973 Print
    1971 Traer
    1973 Print · USGS
    North-central Tama County is captured here in the early 1970s as a vital junction of rail lines and prairie waterways. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Buckingham Cem, St Paul Ch, and the small settlement of Twelvemile.
  16. 1971 Map of Clutier, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Clutier, 1973 Print
    1971 Clutier
    1973 Print · USGS
    Tama County farming communities thrive in the early seventies, centered on the rail-connected hub of Clutier. Local researchers can trace family roots through sites like St Wenceslaus Ch, Oneida Cem, and the path of the Chicago and North Western line.
  19. 1971 Map of Reinbeck, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Reinbeck, 1973 Print
    1971 Reinbeck
    1973 Print · USGS
    Agricultural life in Grundy and Tama counties reached a mid-century peak as railroads still connected the prairie townships. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots at Amity Cem and Lincoln Cem, or follow the rail lines through Reinbeck and Dinsdale.
  22. 1971 Map of Garwin, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Garwin, 1973 Print
    1971 Garwin
    1973 Print · USGS
    Tama County's rolling farmland and river valleys are captured here in the early 1970s, centered on the rail-connected town of Garwin. Genealogists and local researchers can locate numerous rural landmarks, from Dobson Carlton Cem and Turner Cem to Union Grove State Park.
  25. 1971 Map of Gladbrook SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Gladbrook SE, 1973 Print
    1971 Gladbrook SE
    1973 Print · USGS
    Tama County, Iowa, was characterized by its traditional township grids and riparian corridors in the early seventies. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy sites like the County Home, Rose Hill Ch, and the Fee Chapel Cem.
  28. 1971 Map of Gladbrook, 1973 Print
    1971 Map of Gladbrook, 1973 Print
    1971 Gladbrook
    1973 Print · USGS
    Gladbrook and the surrounding Tama County countryside are captured here in the early 1970s, showcasing the region's rail-and-river geography. Researchers can trace the Chicago and North Western line or locate family plots at Maple Hill Cem and Crystal Cem.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 1979 Map of Grundy Center, 1980 Print
    1979 Map of Grundy Center, 1980 Print
    1979 Grundy Center
    1980 Print · USGS
    In the late 1970s, this central Iowa landscape centers on the bustling county seat and its surrounding farm townships. Genealogists and historians can trace the Chicago and North Western rail corridor or locate family sites near Township Cem and Black Hawk Creek.
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