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Historical Maps of West Des Moines, Iowa

What stories do these 11 old maps tell about West Des Moines's past? From 1908 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 West Des Moines's history through maps:

  • Trace West Des Moines's growth: Explore earlier and latest maps and editions to uncover how the region changed over time.
  • Examine technical details: Each map includes its creators, publishers, scale, dimensions, and full source information.
  • Layer maps with modern tools & imagery: Compare historical maps to modern-day with high-resolution satellite imagery and detailed LiDAR layers.
  • Sourced from trusted archives: Carefully preserved and digitized by institutions like the United Stated Geological Survey and the US Library of Congress.
  • Access in any format: View and explore in high resolution, download for offline use, or order a museum-quality print for yourself or a loved one.

Begin your journey into West Des Moines's history with these remarkable must-see maps.

West Des Moines, IA maps

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  1. 1908 Map of Waukee
    1908 Map of Waukee
    1908 Waukee
    1908 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of West Des Moines, including Waukee, Warren County, and others.

    $29.00+

    Sale $23.20+

  2. 1908 Map of Waukee, 1949 Print
    1908 Map of Waukee, 1949 Print
    1908 Waukee
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of West Des Moines, including Waukee, Warren County, and others.

    $29.00+

    Sale $23.20+

  3. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of West Des Moines, including Des Moines, Clarke County, and others.

    $39.00+

    Sale $31.20+

  4. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of West Des Moines, including Des Moines, Clarke County, and others.

    $39.00+

    Sale $31.20+

  5. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of West Des Moines, including Des Moines, Clarke County, and others.

    $39.00+

    Sale $31.20+

  6. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of West Des Moines, including Des Moines, Clarke County, and others.

    $39.00+

    Sale $31.20+

  7. 1965 Map of Commerce, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Commerce, 1966 Print
    1965 Commerce
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of West Des Moines, including Dallas County, Warren County, and others.

    $29.00+

    Sale $23.20+

  8. 1965 Map of Commerce, 1977 Print
    1965 Map of Commerce, 1977 Print
    1965 Commerce
    1977 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of West Des Moines, including Dallas County, Warren County, and others.

    $29.00+

    Sale $23.20+

  9. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of West Des Moines, including Des Moines, Clarke County, and others.

    $39.00+

    Sale $31.20+

  10. 1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Des Moines
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers portions of West Des Moines, including Des Moines, Jasper County, and others.

    $39.00+

    Sale $31.20+

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