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Old Maps of Ossian, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Ossian with 13 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Ossian has changed over the decades.

Ossian, 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 3 NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Map of Decorah 3 NE, 1977 Print
    1975 Decorah 3 NE
    1977 Print · USGS
    Winneshiek County farmland is captured in sharp detail during the mid-seventies, showing the agricultural patterns of the Iowa countryside. Genealogists and local historians can trace the exact layouts of Calmar and Ossian as they appeared decades ago.
  16. 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.
  19. 1981 Map of Calmar, 1982 Print
    1981 Map of Calmar, 1982 Print
    1981 Calmar
    1982 Print · USGS
    Winneshiek County during the early 1980s shows a landscape of busy railroad towns and quiet rural parishes. Genealogists and historians can trace family locations near Springfield Ch, St Aloysius Cem, and the old rail lines of Ossian.
  22. 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
  25. 2010 Map of Calmar, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Calmar, 2010 Print
    2010 Calmar
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Ossian, including Calmar, Nordness, and other nearby areas
  28. 2013 Map of Calmar, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Calmar, 2013 Print
    2013 Calmar
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Ossian, including Calmar, Nordness, and other nearby areas
  31. 2015 Map of Calmar, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Calmar, 2015 Print
    2015 Calmar
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Ossian, including Calmar, Nordness, and other nearby areas
  34. 2018 Map of Calmar, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Calmar, 2018 Print
    2018 Calmar
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Ossian, including Calmar, Nordness, and other nearby areas
  37. 2022 Map of Calmar, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Calmar, 2022 Print
    2022 Calmar
    2022 Print · USGS
    Winneshiek County crossroads including Calmar and Ossian are documented here during the early 2020s. Researchers can trace local genealogy through numerous sites like Saint Aloysius Cem or explore the route of the Prairie Farmer Recreational Trl.
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