1960s Maps of Van Buren County, Iowa

Explore 12 historic maps of Van Buren County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — 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 Van Buren County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Van Buren County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Van Buren County, IA maps

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  1. 1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Map of Burlington
    1961 Burlington
    1961 Print · USGS
    The tri-state borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail economy of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of major hubs like Galesburg and Macomb alongside landmark sites such as the Iowa Ordnance Plant and the historic river town of Nauvoo.

  2. 1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Map of Burlington
    1963 Burlington
    1963 Print · USGS
    The tri-state river country of the Mississippi and Illinois valleys comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial and academic growth of the region, from the Iowa Ordnance Plant to campuses like Knox College and Western Illinois University.

  3. 1965 Map of Eldon, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Eldon, 1966 Print
    1965 Eldon
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the Des Moines River and a complex network of rail lines. Researchers can locate family sites at Gontermand Cem, trace the Old Railroad Grade, or explore the riverfront at Eldon.

  4. 1965 Map of Selma, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Selma, 1966 Print
    1965 Selma
    1966 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa's rural townships are documented here during the mid-sixties, centered on the Selma riverfront and the surrounding family farms. Researchers can trace ancestral roots through dozens of local landmarks like Bethlehem Ch, Valley Sch, and Troy Cem.

  5. 1965 Map of Libertyville, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Libertyville, 1966 Print
    1965 Libertyville
    1966 Print · USGS
    Libertyville and the surrounding townships in the mid-sixties show a landscape shaped by the rail lines and winding creek branches. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Fell Cem, Mt Zion Ch, and the sprawling drainage of Lick Creek.

  6. 1965 Map of Douds, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Douds, 1966 Print
    1965 Douds
    1966 Print · USGS
    Douds and Leando face each other across the Des Moines River in the mid-1960s, serving as a hub for both rail transit and local mining. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds and congregations, including White Chapel Cem, Zion Ch, and Valentine Cem.

  7. 1968 Map of Anson, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Anson, 1970 Print
    1968 Anson
    1970 Print · USGS
    The Fox River valley along the Missouri-Iowa border is documented here in the late sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family burial sites and rural institutions like St Thomas Cem, Duncan Sch, and the settlement at Chambersburg.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1968 Map of Bonaparte, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Bonaparte, 1970 Print
    1968 Bonaparte
    1970 Print · USGS
    Van Buren County life centers on the river and rail lines in the late sixties. Genealogists and historians can trace family plots like Thomson Cem and Robb Cem or explore the riverfront layouts of Bonaparte and Bentonsport.
    2 unique versions available

  9. 1968 Map of Croton, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Croton, 1970 Print
    1968 Croton
    1970 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Missouri and Iowa are captured here in the late sixties as the Des Moines River winds through timber and farmland. Genealogists and historians can trace the Old Indian Treaty Boundary and locate family burial sites like Shaffer Cem and Walker Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  10. 1968 Map of Keosauqua, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Keosauqua, 1970 Print
    1968 Keosauqua
    1970 Print · USGS
    Keosauqua and the rural townships of Van Buren County are shown in the late sixties as the Des Moines River winds through the heart of the community. Genealogists can trace family heritage across more than ten local burial sites including Oak Lawn Cem, Watkins Cem, and Pratt Cem.

  11. 1968 Map of Farmington, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Farmington, 1970 Print
    1968 Farmington
    1970 Print · USGS
    Farmington and the surrounding townships in Van Buren and Lee Counties are captured here in the late sixties as the regional rail and forest networks matured. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact locations of Alfrey Cem, Harmony High Sch, and the grounds of Shimek State Forest.
    2 unique versions available

  12. 1968 Map of Mount Sterling, 1970 Print
    1968 Map of Mount Sterling, 1970 Print
    1968 Mount Sterling
    1970 Print · USGS
    Crossing the Iowa-Missouri border in the late sixties, this survey captures the rural landscape between Mount Sterling and Prospect Grove. Genealogists can trace family roots at Harness Cem, Blackledge Cem, and Asbury Ch along the Fox River valley.
    3 unique versions available

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