Historical Maps of Ankeny, Iowa

What stories do these 16 old maps tell about Ankeny's past? From 1905 to present day, these maps reveal the evolution of streets, neighborhoods, iconic landmarks, and natural features in stunning high-res detail. Whether you're a history enthusiast, genealogist, or professional in education, environmental work, or architecture, these maps are perfect for exploration, research, and discovery.

Discover Ankeny's history through maps:

  • Trace Ankeny's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
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Begin your journey into Ankeny's history with these remarkable must-see maps.


Ankeny, IA maps

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  1. 1905 Map of Des Moines, 1954 Print
    1905 Map of Des Moines, 1954 Print
    1905 Des Moines
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ankeny, including Des Moines, Warren County, and others.

  2. 1907 Map of Des Moines
    1907 Map of Des Moines
    1907 Des Moines
    1907 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ankeny, including Des Moines, Warren County, and others.

  3. 1907 Map of Des Moines, 1919 Print
    1907 Map of Des Moines, 1919 Print
    1907 Des Moines
    1919 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ankeny, including Des Moines, Warren County, and others.

  4. 1907 Map of Des Moines, 1924 Print
    1907 Map of Des Moines, 1924 Print
    1907 Des Moines
    1924 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ankeny, including Des Moines, Warren County, and others.

  5. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ankeny, including Des Moines, Clarke County, and others.

  6. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ankeny, including Des Moines, Clarke County, and others.

  7. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ankeny, including Des Moines, Clarke County, and others.

  8. 1956 Map of Des Moines NE, 1958 Print
    1956 Map of Des Moines NE, 1958 Print
    1956 Des Moines NE
    1958 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ankeny, including Polk County, and others.

  9. 1956 Map of Des Moines, 1959 Print
    1956 Map of Des Moines, 1959 Print
    1956 Des Moines
    1959 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ankeny, including Des Moines, Warren County, and others.

  10. 1956 Map of Des Moines NE, 1968 Print
    1956 Map of Des Moines NE, 1968 Print
    1956 Des Moines NE
    1968 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of Ankeny, including Polk County, and others.

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