1900s (20th Century) Maps of Thompson, Iowa

Explore 6 historic maps of Thompson from the 1900s (20th Century). These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1900s — 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 Thompson's landscape evolved across the 1900s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

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Start exploring Thompson's history through authentic maps from the 1900s. This is your window into the past.


Thompson, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Mason City, 1967 Print
    1954 Mason City
    1967 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown here at the height of the mid-century rail era, centered on the regional hubs of Mason City and Rochester. Researchers can trace the vanished paths of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Pilot Knob and Bear Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Map of Mason City
    1957 Mason City
    1957 Print · USGS
    The Minnesota-Iowa border region comes alive in this mid-century survey, from the industrial plants of Mason City to the medical hub of Rochester. Researchers can trace the rail-and-river economy through the Chicago Great Western Railway and the Shell Rock River.

  3. 1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Map of Mason City
    1958 Mason City
    1958 Print · USGS
    Southern Minnesota and northern Iowa are shown during the mid-fifties when railroads still anchored the regional economy. Genealogists and historians can trace the intricate rail networks of the Illinois Central and find local landmarks in Mason City, Albert Lea, and Austin.

  4. 1972 Map of Buffalo Center NE, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Buffalo Center NE, 1975 Print
    1972 Buffalo Center NE
    1975 Print · USGS
    Winnebago County farm country is captured here in the early 1970s as the rail and road networks of northern Iowa reached their modern form. Researchers can trace the CHICAGO ROCK ISLAND AND PACIFIC tracks through Thompson or locate local landmarks like Trinity Ch and Florence Park.

  5. 1972 Map of Thompson, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Thompson, 1975 Print
    1972 Thompson
    1975 Print · USGS
    Thompson sits at a vital railroad junction in the early 1970s, surrounded by a productive landscape of gridded townships and creek-fed wetlands. Researchers can trace rural lineages through markers like Rose Hill Cem, Grant Ch, and the Myre Slough State Game Management Area.

  6. 1985 Map of Mason City
    1985 Map of Mason City
    1985 Mason City
    1985 Print · USGS
    The Northern Iowa and Southern Minnesota borderlands are captured here in the mid-eighties, showing a region defined by agricultural drainage and rail heritage. Genealogists and historians can trace the grid of rural townships and find local landmarks like Pilot Knob State Park, Nora Springs, and Clear Lake State Park.
    2 unique versions available

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