Historical Maps of Ottumwa, Iowa

What stories do these 21 old maps tell about Ottumwa's past? From 1954 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Ottumwa's history through maps:

  • Trace Ottumwa's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
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Begin your journey into Ottumwa's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Ottumwa, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1967 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Kirksville, Fairfield, and other nearby areas

  2. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  3. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  4. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1976 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1976 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1976 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Kirksville, Fairfield, and other nearby areas

  5. 1954 Map of Centerville, 1978 Print
    1954 Map of Centerville, 1978 Print
    1954 Centerville
    1978 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Kirksville, Fairfield, and other nearby areas

  6. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  7. 1956 Map of Farson, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Farson, 1958 Print
    1956 Farson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Agency, Farson, and other nearby areas

  8. 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Hedrick, Fremont, and other nearby areas

  9. 1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Carbon, Ormanville, and other nearby areas

  10. 1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Bloomfield, Agency, and other nearby areas

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