Old Maps of Brighton, Iowa for Genealogy

Trace your family roots with 10 historic maps of Brighton. These high-res maps reveal old neighborhoods, homesites, landmarks, and streets — helping you uncover where your ancestors lived and how the area evolved over time.

  • Explore historic neighborhoods: Identify where your relatives may have lived in the 1800s or 1900s.
  • Compare maps over time: Trace the changes in streets, buildings, and landmarks for multi-generational research.
  • Perfect for genealogy & ancestry research: Used by family historians and researchers to map out lineage and migration.

These maps are an incredible resource for exploring your personal connection to Brighton's past.


Brighton, IA maps

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  1. 1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Map of Davenport, 1968 Print
    1958 Davenport
    1968 Print · USGS
    Eastern Iowa and western Illinois thrive along the river during the late fifties, defined by the industrial Quad Cities and a robust rail network. Genealogists can trace family roots through settlements like Oasis and Stanwood or along the Cedar River.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Map of Davenport
    1961 Davenport
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of major railroads and find river landmarks like Rock Island Arsenal, Huron Island, and the Coralville Reservoir.

  3. 1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Map of Davenport
    1962 Davenport
    1962 Print · USGS
    The Quad Cities and the Mississippi River corridor are shown at their industrial peak just before the interstate era fully transformed the region. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and find landmarks like the Rock Island Arsenal and Wild Cat Den State Park.

  4. 1980 Map of Brighton, 1981 Print
    1980 Map of Brighton, 1981 Print
    1980 Brighton
    1981 Print · USGS
    The Skunk River valley at the start of the 1980s reveals a deeply rooted rural landscape straddling the Washington and Jefferson county line. Genealogists can trace family footprints through numerous local burial sites like Hillcrest Cem and Friends Cem or locate the Quarry and Old Railroad Grade that shaped the local economy.

  5. 1984 Map of Muscatine, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Muscatine, 1985 Print
    1984 Muscatine
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Mississippi River corridor and Iowa prairie meet in the 1980s, showcasing a landscape of river navigation and agricultural heartland. Genealogists and researchers can locate old schools and landmarks like Maharishi International University, Elm Grove Cem, and Lock & Dam No 16.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 2010 Map of Brighton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Brighton, 2010 Print
    2010 Brighton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Brighton, including Pleasant Plain, East Pleasant Plain, and other nearby areas

  7. 2013 Map of Brighton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Brighton, 2013 Print
    2013 Brighton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Brighton, including Pleasant Plain, East Pleasant Plain, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Brighton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Brighton, 2015 Print
    2015 Brighton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Brighton, including Pleasant Plain, East Pleasant Plain, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Brighton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Brighton, 2018 Print
    2018 Brighton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Brighton, including Pleasant Plain, East Pleasant Plain, and other nearby areas

  10. 2022 Map of Brighton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Brighton, 2022 Print
    2022 Brighton
    2022 Print · USGS
    Southeast Iowa's agricultural heartland is documented here recently, centered on the historic town of Brighton. Local historians can trace numerous family burial sites and rural landmarks, from Hillcrest Cemetery to the Brinton Timber Trails Trail along the Skunk River.

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