Old Maps of Silver Lake, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration

Hike through history with 10 historic maps of Silver Lake. Explore old trails, ghost towns, and forgotten backroads — perfect for outdoor adventurers and local explorers.

  • Rediscover forgotten places: Map out old mining camps, roads, and footpaths that no longer exist on modern maps.
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Use these maps to find adventure and explore the hidden past of Silver Lake.


Silver Lake, 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 Fertile NE, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Fertile NE, 1975 Print
    1972 Fertile NE
    1975 Print · USGS
    Worth County, Iowa, and Freeborn County, Minnesota, meet here in the early 1970s, where intensive drainage projects and wildlife management define the land. Researchers can trace historic water management at Ditch systems or locate the North Shell Rock Cem near the Shell Rock River.

  5. 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

  6. 2010 Map of Fertile NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fertile NE, 2010 Print
    2010 Fertile NE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Silver Lake, including Freeborn County, Worth County, and other nearby areas

  7. 2013 Map of Fertile NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fertile NE, 2013 Print
    2013 Fertile NE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Silver Lake, including Freeborn County, Worth County, and other nearby areas

  8. 2015 Map of Fertile NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fertile NE, 2015 Print
    2015 Fertile NE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Silver Lake, including Freeborn County, Worth County, and other nearby areas

  9. 2018 Map of Fertile NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fertile NE, 2018 Print
    2018 Fertile NE
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Silver Lake, including Freeborn County, Worth County, and other nearby areas

  10. 2022 Map of Fertile NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Fertile NE, 2022 Print
    2022 Fertile NE
    2022 Print · USGS
    In the early twenty-first century, this corner of North Iowa maintains its traditional farming character along the Shell Rock River. Genealogists can locate several local burial sites, including Towne Cem, North Shell Rock Cem, and the private Rugland Family Plot.

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