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Old Maps of Ottumwa, Iowa

Explore 29 old maps of Ottumwa, spanning from 1954 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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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
    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands at mid-century reveal a landscape shaped by river valleys and the height of the regional rail network. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Wabash railroad and locate old townsites like Mystic, Moulton, and Greentop.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's evolving landscape is captured here in the early seventies, just as major reservoirs were reshaping the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern or locate family roots near Pella, Indianola, and Knoxville.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by bustling rail hubs and deep-rooted agricultural research. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of Des Moines and Ames, locate the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation, or study the paths of the Skunk River and South Skunk River.
  10. 1956 Map of Farson, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Farson, 1958 Print
    1956 Farson
    1958 Print · USGS
    Wapello County farming townships are captured here in the mid-fifties during a wave of rural school consolidation. Genealogists can locate family sites near Highland Center, the McCormick Cem, and several sites marked as Nasby Sch (Abandoned).
    2 unique versions available
  13. 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa North
    1958 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Ottumwa and its surrounding townships show a bustling river-and-rail economy as the region expanded in the fifties. Genealogists can trace family sites at Memorial Lawn Cemetery and locate vanished rural landmarks like Shiloh Church.
  16. 1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa rural life and the outskirts of Ottumwa are captured in the mid-fifties, before modern development reshaped the county lines. Genealogists can trace family footprints at Shaul Cem or Ormanville, and locate numerous vanished rural schoolhouses like Ogg Sch and Union Sch.
    2 unique versions available
  19. 1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa South
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Iowa in the mid-fifties reveals a landscape of transition where rural schoolhouses and busy rail lines connected small farming communities. Researchers can trace family history at sites like Mars Hill Ch, Lester Cem, and the old rail stop at Drakesville (Station).
    2 unique versions available
  22. 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
    1956 Ottumwa North
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley in the mid-fifties reveals a bustling Iowa hub at the height of its rail-and-river era. Researchers can trace family history through numerous landmarks like Ottumwa Cemetery, Reveal Sch, and Ottumwa Heights College.
    2 unique versions available
  25. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's post-war landscape is defined here by the converging rail lines and river valleys that shaped its earliest settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Rock Island Railroad and locate community landmarks in Des Moines, Ames, and Newton.
  28. 1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Map of Centerville
    1957 Centerville
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands in the mid-fifties reveal a landscape of river-valley agriculture and vital rail corridors. Genealogists and historians can trace family-named landmarks and small-town growth in Centerville, Kirksville, and along the Wabash railroad line.
  31. 1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Map of Centerville
    1958 Centerville
    1958 Print · USGS
    The Iowa-Missouri borderlands come into focus during the mid-fifties, showing a landscape defined by river valleys and intersecting rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through dozens of rural hubs like Bloomfield, Unionville, and Corydon.
  34. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's fertile plains and growing capital are captured here during the late sixties, a time of major highway expansion and reservoir construction. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural township boundaries, local cemeteries, and rail lines serving towns like Pella, Grinnell, and Oskaloosa.
  37. 1981 Map of Centerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Centerville, 1982 Print
    1981 Centerville
    1982 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of southern Iowa and northern Missouri are captured here in the early eighties as Rathbun Lake and the Chariton River define the local geography. Researchers can trace historic rail lines like the Norfolk and Western and locate vanished hamlets such as Coal City and Glenwood Junction.
  40. 1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Map of Oskaloosa
    1982 Oskaloosa
    1982 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa's river valleys and rail hubs are meticulously detailed in the early eighties, showing a landscape of productive farmland and growing municipal centers. Researchers can trace the legacy of small-town life and local industry through features like Union Mills, What Cheer, and the extensive Burlington Northern rail network.
  43. 2010 Map of Ottumwa South, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ottumwa South, 2010 Print
    2010 Ottumwa South
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Carbon, Ormanville, and other nearby areas
  46. 2010 Map of Farson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Farson, 2010 Print
    2010 Farson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Agency, Dahlonega, and other nearby areas
  49. 2010 Map of Ottumwa North, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Ottumwa North, 2010 Print
    2010 Ottumwa North
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Rutledge, East Ottumwa, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Ottumwa North, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ottumwa North, 2013 Print
    2013 Ottumwa North
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Rutledge, East Ottumwa, and other nearby areas
  55. 2013 Map of Farson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Farson, 2013 Print
    2013 Farson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Agency, Dahlonega, and other nearby areas
  58. 2013 Map of Ottumwa South, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Ottumwa South, 2013 Print
    2013 Ottumwa South
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Carbon, Ormanville, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Ottumwa South, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ottumwa South, 2015 Print
    2015 Ottumwa South
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Carbon, Ormanville, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Farson, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Farson, 2015 Print
    2015 Farson
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Agency, Dahlonega, and other nearby areas
  67. 2015 Map of Ottumwa North, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Ottumwa North, 2015 Print
    2015 Ottumwa North
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Rutledge, East Ottumwa, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Ottumwa North, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Ottumwa North, 2018 Print
    2018 Ottumwa North
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Rutledge, East Ottumwa, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Farson, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Farson, 2018 Print
    2018 Farson
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ottumwa, including Agency, Dahlonega, and other nearby areas
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