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1970s Maps of Washington County, Iowa

Explore 8 historic maps of Washington 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 Washington County's landscape evolved across the 1970s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1970s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Washington County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.

Washington County, IA maps

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  1. 1970 Map of Cotter, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Cotter, 1972 Print
    1970 Cotter
    1972 Print · USGS
    Louisa County, Iowa, is captured in the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by the convergence of the Iowa River and major rail lines. Genealogists can locate several family burial sites like Bethel Cem and Boston Cem or trace the early town layouts of Cotter and Columbus City.
  4. 1970 Map of Ainsworth, 1972 Print
    1970 Map of Ainsworth, 1972 Print
    1970 Ainsworth
    1972 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa's rail-and-river network is frozen in time during the early seventies, showing a landscape defined by industrial transport and small-town roots. Researchers can locate family landmarks like Bethel Ch, trace the old Chicago Rock Island and Pacific line, or find Campground Cem.
  7. 1973 Map of Wellman, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Wellman, 1975 Print
    1973 Wellman
    1975 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here in the early seventies, centered on the river-fed plains of Washington County. Researchers can trace rural genealogy and land use through specific sites like Wassonville Cem, the village of Lexington, and the Wellman Municipal Airport.
  10. 1973 Map of Amish, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Amish, 1975 Print
    1973 Amish
    1975 Print · USGS
    Iowa's rural heritage is preserved in this mid-1970s survey of the Johnson and Washington county borders. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of this community through the Mennonite Sch, Windham cemetery, and Amish settlement.
  13. 1973 Map of Keota, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Keota, 1975 Print
    1973 Keota
    1975 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Iowa life is centered around the railroad town of Keota and the surrounding agricultural townships in the 1970s. Genealogists can trace several rural burial grounds like St Marys Cem and old settlements such as Talleyrand or the riverside Valley.
  16. 1973 Map of West Chester, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of West Chester, 1975 Print
    1973 West Chester
    1975 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa farm country is captured here during the mid-seventies, showing the intersection of rail lines and rural townships. Researchers can locate several country cemeteries like Roberts Chapel Cem or trace the Old Railroad Grade near Grace Hill.
  19. 1973 Map of Kinross, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Kinross, 1975 Print
    1973 Kinross
    1975 Print · USGS
    Kinross and the surrounding Iowa farmsteads are shown in the 1970s, a period when local rail lines like the Central Iowa Transportation Coop still shaped the landscape. Researchers can locate family sites and rural landmarks, from St Patricks Cem to the small community of Nira.
  22. 1973 Map of Holbrook, 1975 Print
    1973 Map of Holbrook, 1975 Print
    1973 Holbrook
    1975 Print · USGS
    Iowa County farmland in the early 1970s reveals a quiet landscape shaped by the North English River and the legacy of local settlements. Genealogists can trace family roots through several rural burial grounds, including St Josephs Cem, Piersol Cem, and the community of Holbrook.
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