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Old Maps of Northwood, Iowa

Explore 10 old maps of Northwood, spanning from 1954 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Northwood, 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 1972 Map of Northwood, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Northwood, 1975 Print
    1972 Northwood
    1975 Print · USGS
    Northwood sits at the crossroads of major Midwestern rail lines in the early seventies, just south of the Minnesota border. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town's footprint alongside the Shell Rock River, locating Sunset Rest Cem and the Fairground.
  13. 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
  16. 2010 Map of Northwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Northwood, 2010 Print
    2010 Northwood
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Northwood, including Deer Creek, Freeborn County, and other nearby areas
  19. 2013 Map of Northwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Northwood, 2013 Print
    2013 Northwood
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Northwood, including Deer Creek, Freeborn County, and other nearby areas
  22. 2015 Map of Northwood, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Northwood, 2015 Print
    2015 Northwood
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Northwood, including Deer Creek, Freeborn County, and other nearby areas
  25. 2018 Map of Northwood, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Northwood, 2018 Print
    2018 Northwood
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Northwood, including Deer Creek, Freeborn County, and other nearby areas
  28. 2022 Map of Northwood, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Northwood, 2022 Print
    2022 Northwood
    2022 Print · USGS
    The Iowa-Minnesota border region is captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the Worth County seat. Researchers can locate specific family burial sites like the Seater Family Plot or trace the riverbank path of the Shell Rock River through town.
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