Old Maps of Ottumwa, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration
Hike through history with 29 historic maps of Ottumwa. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.
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Ottumwa, IA maps
(29)- 1954 Map of Centerville, 1967 Print
1954 Centerville1967 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
1954 Des Moines1973 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1956 Map of Des Moines
1956 Des Moines1956 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1956 Map of Farson, 1958 Print
1956 Farson1958 Print · USGSWapello 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 - 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
1956 Ottumwa North1958 Print · USGSMid-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. - 1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
1956 Ottumwa South1958 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1956 Map of Ottumwa South, 1958 Print
1956 Ottumwa South1958 Print · USGSSouthern 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 - 1956 Map of Ottumwa North, 1958 Print
1956 Ottumwa North1958 Print · USGSThe 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 - 1957 Map of Des Moines
1957 Des Moines1957 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1957 Map of Centerville
1957 Centerville1957 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1958 Map of Centerville
1958 Centerville1958 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1969 Map of Des Moines
1969 Des Moines1969 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1981 Map of Centerville, 1982 Print
1981 Centerville1982 Print · USGSThe 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. - 1982 Map of Oskaloosa
1982 Oskaloosa1982 Print · USGSSoutheast 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. - 2010 Map of Ottumwa South, 2010 Print
2010 Ottumwa South2010 Print · USGSOttumwa and its southern environs appear here at the start of the decade, where the Des Moines River bends through the Iowa heartland. Genealogists can locate numerous small burial sites like the Point Isabel Cemetery, Zion Cemetery, and the Ormanville Cemetery. - 2010 Map of Farson, 2010 Print
2010 Farson2010 Print · USGSWapello County's rural townships are documented in the early twenty-first century, featuring a landscape of section-line roads and creek bottoms. Genealogists can trace numerous family burial sites such as Nasby Corner Cemetery and Garrison Rock Cemetery, alongside the Pleasant Grove School. - 2010 Map of Ottumwa North, 2010 Print
2010 Ottumwa North2010 Print · USGSOttumwa at the start of the 2010s shows a mature river-and-rail city where neighborhoods like Pickwick and East Ottumwa meet the bends of the Des Moines River. Researchers can trace local heritage through several distinct burial sites, including the Hebrew Jewish Cemetery and County Farm Cemetery. - 2013 Map of Ottumwa North, 2013 Print
2013 Ottumwa North2013 Print · USGSOttumwa and its northern hinterlands are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of the Des Moines River and key rail corridors. Researchers can trace the layout of historic areas like Pickwick, Rutledge, and the waterfront at Port Richmond. - 2013 Map of Farson, 2013 Print
2013 Farson2013 Print · USGSWapello County in the early twenty-first century remains a landscape of deep-rooted agriculture and small rural centers. Genealogists and local historians can trace the schoolhouse sites of Highland School and Pleasant Grove School or the quiet streets of Farson and Dahlonega. - 2013 Map of Ottumwa South, 2013 Print
2013 Ottumwa South2013 Print · USGSSouthern Wapello County appears here in the early twenty-first century, showing the transition from river valley to rural prairie. Genealogists and local historians can trace the areas around Ormanville and Carbon, or locate the Hickory Grove Camp and Forest Lake Camp near the Des Moines River. - 2015 Map of Ottumwa South, 2015 Print
2015 Ottumwa South2015 Print · USGSSouthern Iowa rural life and township layouts are documented here in the mid-2010s, covering the area just south of the city. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites like Dexter Baby Grave and settlements such as Ormanville and Carbon. - 2015 Map of Farson, 2015 Print
2015 Farson2015 Print · USGSWapello County townships and the northern reaches of Ottumwa are captured in this mid-2010s survey of southeastern Iowa. Researchers can trace numerous local burial sites and rural settlements, including Dahlonega Cemetery, Highland Center, and Bladensburg Cemetery. - 2015 Map of Ottumwa North, 2015 Print
2015 Ottumwa North2015 Print · USGSOttumwa and the surrounding river valley are captured here during a period of sustained regional importance in Wapello County. Researchers can trace family history through several burial grounds like Memorial Lawn Cem and Harris Cem or locate the historic Ottumwa Junction near the river. - 2018 Map of Ottumwa North, 2018 Print
2018 Ottumwa North2018 Print · USGSThe northern reaches of Ottumwa are captured here just before the end of the twenty-tens, centered on the river and its industrial rail corridors. Genealogists can locate numerous local burial sites including Ottumwa Cem, Mount Olivet Cem, and the Hebrew Jewish Cem. - 2018 Map of Farson, 2018 Print
2018 Farson2018 Print · USGSSoutheast Iowa farming townships and the northern outskirts of Ottumwa are captured here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace numerous rural burial sites including Garrison Rock Cem, Nasby Corner Cem, and the settlement of Dahlonega.
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