1970s Maps of Wayne County, Iowa
Explore 4 historic maps of Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne County's history through authentic maps from the 1970s. This is your window into the past.
Wayne County, IA maps
(4)- 1979 Map of Lake Thunderhead, 1980 Print
1979 Lake Thunderhead1980 Print · USGSThe Missouri-Iowa borderlands underwent significant change in the late seventies as the waters of Lake Thunderhead reshaped the terrain. Genealogists and local historians can locate long-standing landmarks like Genoa, Franklin Ch, and Union Cem alongside newer developments. - 1979 Map of St. John, 1980 Print
1979 St. John1980 Print · USGSThe Iowa and Missouri borderlands are captured here in the late seventies, showing the rural junction of Wayne and Putnam counties. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Harris Cem, Torrey Cem, and the quiet settlement of St John. - 1979 Map of Seymour East, 1980 Print
1979 Seymour East1980 Print · USGSThe borderlands of Wayne and Appanoose Counties are captured here in the late seventies, showing a landscape shaped by competing rail lines. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural landmarks including Little Flock Chapel, Crossroads Cem, and the settlement of Jerome. - 1979 Map of Seymour West, 1980 Print
1979 Seymour West1980 Print · USGSWayne County agriculture and rail transportation intersect in the late 1970s near the settlements of Promise City and Seymour. Genealogists and historians can trace defunct routes like the Old RR Gr or locate family burial sites at Bollman Cem.
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