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Old Maps of Decorah, Iowa

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Decorah, IA maps

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  1. 1906 Map of Decorah
    1906 Map of Decorah
    1906 Decorah
    1906 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa at the turn of the century was a land of intricate river valleys and vital railroad junctions. Genealogists can trace the early rail-and-river economy through landmarks like Decorah, the historic site of Fort Atkinson, and the junction at Calmar.
    3 unique versions available
  4. 1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 Map of La Crosse, 1979 Print
    1958 La Crosse
    1979 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area of Wisconsin and Iowa is captured here during the late seventies, showing the intricate river valleys and ridge-top settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Soo Line or locate landmarks like Grandad Bluff and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
    2 unique versions available
  7. 1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 Map of La Crosse
    1961 La Crosse
    1961 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area at the start of the 1960s reveals a complex network of river towns and rail lines along the Mississippi River. Genealogists and historians can trace old settlements like New Amsterdam and Wyattville or locate major landmarks like Camp McCoy Military Reservation and Effigy Mounds National Monument.
  10. 1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 Map of La Crosse
    1965 La Crosse
    1965 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and the Upper Mississippi valley are captured here during a period of steady mid-century growth. Researchers can trace the rail lines of the Chicago and North Western or locate riverfront sites like Effigy Mounds National Monument and the Camp McCoy Military Reservation.
  13. 1975 Map of Decorah 1 SW, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Decorah 1 SW, 1977 Print
    1975 Decorah 1 SW
    1977 Print · USGS
    Winneshiek County and the winding valley of the Upper Iowa River are captured in this mid-seventies aerial study. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural development around Freeport and the intricate farmstead layouts of the era.
  16. 1975 Map of Decorah 2 SE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Decorah 2 SE, 1977 Print
    1975 Decorah 2 SE
    1977 Print · USGS
    The river bluffs of Winneshiek County are seen in high detail in this mid-seventies aerial survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace the exact 1975 footprint of Decorah and the winding course of the Upper Iowa River.
  19. 1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 Map of La Crosse
    1976 La Crosse
    1976 Print · USGS
    The Driftless Area and Mississippi River valley are captured here in the mid-seventies, showing a landscape of deep coulees and river commerce. Genealogists can trace family footprints from La Crosse to smaller hamlets like Newburg Corners and Witoka.
  22. 1981 Map of Decorah, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Decorah, 1982 Print
    1981 Decorah
    1982 Print · USGS
    Decorah and the Upper Iowa River valley are captured here in the early 1980s as the town expanded around its collegiate and natural landmarks. Researchers can trace local genealogy and land use through Luther College, the St Benedict Cem, and the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific rail line.
  25. 1981 Map of Freeport, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Freeport, 1982 Print
    1981 Freeport
    1982 Print · USGS
    Winneshiek County in the early eighties is a landscape of river loops and rural landmarks. Genealogists can trace family roots at North Washington Prairie Cem or Pontoppidan Cem while mapping the reaches of the Upper Iowa River.
  28. 1985 Map of Decorah
    1985 Map of Decorah
    1985 Decorah
    1985 Print · USGS
    Northeast Iowa and western Wisconsin in the mid-eighties show a landscape of high bluffs and river valleys shaped by the Upper Iowa and Mississippi Rivers. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad or locate the National Cemetery and the ancient earthworks at Effigy Mounds National Monument.
    2 unique versions available
  31. 2010 Map of Decorah, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Decorah, 2010 Print
    2010 Decorah
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Decorah, including Winneshiek County, United States, and other nearby areas
  34. 2010 Map of Freeport, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Freeport, 2010 Print
    2010 Freeport
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Decorah, including Nasset, Canoe, and other nearby areas
  37. 2013 Map of Freeport, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Freeport, 2013 Print
    2013 Freeport
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Decorah, including Nasset, Canoe, and other nearby areas
  40. 2013 Map of Decorah, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Decorah, 2013 Print
    2013 Decorah
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Decorah, including Winneshiek County, United States, and other nearby areas
  43. 2015 Map of Freeport, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Freeport, 2015 Print
    2015 Freeport
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Decorah, including Nasset, Canoe, and other nearby areas
  46. 2015 Map of Decorah, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Decorah, 2015 Print
    2015 Decorah
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Decorah, including Winneshiek County, United States, and other nearby areas
  49. 2018 Map of Decorah, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Decorah, 2018 Print
    2018 Decorah
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Decorah, including Winneshiek County, United States, and other nearby areas
  52. 2018 Map of Freeport, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Freeport, 2018 Print
    2018 Freeport
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Decorah, including Nasset, Canoe, and other nearby areas
  55. 2022 Map of Freeport, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Freeport, 2022 Print
    2022 Freeport
    2022 Print · USGS
    Winneshiek County is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the rural landscapes where the Upper Iowa River meets the Nordic Hills. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous historic sites like Freeport Cem and the Glenwood Lutheran Cem.
  58. 2022 Map of Decorah, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Decorah, 2022 Print
    2022 Decorah
    2022 Print · USGS
    Decorah and the winding Upper Iowa River valley are captured in this recent survey of northeast Iowa. Researchers can trace the grounds of Luther College, locate the Winneshiek County Courthouse, and find family names at Phelps Cem and Russell Cem.
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