Old Maps of Dodge Township, Iowa for Metal Detecting

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Dodge Township, IA maps

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  1. 1916 Map of Boone
    1916 Map of Boone
    1916 Boone
    1916 Print · USGS
    Boone and the Des Moines River valley appear here in the decade before the Great War, showing a landscape defined by deep river bluffs and heavy rail traffic. Genealogists can locate dozens of named rural schools such as Incline School and Coal Valley School, or trace the riverside streets of Moingona and Fraser.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Map of Waterloo, 1968 Print
    1954 Waterloo
    1968 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa at the height of its mid-century agricultural and rail boom features the growing hubs of Waterloo and Cedar Falls. Genealogists and researchers can trace the rail corridors of the Chicago Great Western and find local landmarks like Iowa State College and Brushy Ridge.
    4 unique versions available

  3. 1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Map of Waterloo
    1955 Waterloo
    1955 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties presents a dense landscape of rail-connected farming towns and growing river cities. Researchers can trace ancestral roots and old transport routes through Waterloo, Marshalltown, and Ames, while locating rural Cemeteries and local Quarries.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1965 Map of Mackey, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Mackey, 1966 Print
    1965 Mackey
    1966 Print · USGS
    Boone and Hamilton counties are shown in the mid-1960s as a landscape of rural schoolhouses and family burial grounds. Researchers can trace local lineage at South Marion Cem and Leininger Cem or locate the old St Paul Sch and Mackey.

  5. 1965 Map of Fraser, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Fraser, 1966 Print
    1965 Fraser
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley in the mid-1960s reveals a rural landscape transitioning toward major hydrological management. Researchers can trace ancestral locations at Hardin Cem or Mineral Ridge Cem and locate vanished landmarks near Ridgeport and Fraser.

  6. 1965 Map of Boone East, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Boone East, 1966 Print
    1965 Boone East
    1966 Print · USGS
    Boone and its surrounding townships show a robust rail and agricultural network in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace the paths of the Chicago and North Western or locate the Squire Boone Cem and Lowell Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1965 Map of Boone West, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Boone West, 1966 Print
    1965 Boone West
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley in the mid-1960s shows a landscape of deep ravines, active mining, and new water management. Trace local history through Moingona, Battin Chapel, and the vanished Mine Dump sites near Logansport.
    2 unique versions available

  8. 1985 Map of Ames
    1985 Map of Ames
    1985 Ames
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's prairie landscape in the mid-eighties shows a well-established network of rail towns and conservation areas. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Lincoln Highway and the Chicago and North Western line connecting Ames, Boone, and Webster City.

  9. 1993 Map of Ames
    1993 Map of Ames
    1993 Ames
    1993 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the early nineties shows a landscape of river-fed parklands and growing academic centers. Genealogists and researchers can trace local church sites like Sts Peter and Paul Ch or navigate the corridors of the Chicago and North Western through towns like Hubbard and Stanhope.

  10. 2010 Map of Boone West, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Boone West, 2010 Print
    2010 Boone West
    2010 Print · USGS
    Boone and the Des Moines River valley appear here in the early twenty-first century, showing a mix of urban growth and quiet river settlements. Researchers can trace historic family locations at Linwood Park Cemetery or explore the sites of Centerville and Moingona.

  11. 2010 Map of Boone East, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Boone East, 2010 Print
    2010 Boone East
    2010 Print · USGS
    The eastern edges of Boone and the surrounding prairie come into focus in the early twenty-first century, showing the town's expansion toward the agrarian landscape. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like the Mitchell Cemetery, Squire Boone Cemetery, and the small settlement of Jordan.

  12. 2010 Map of Fraser, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Fraser, 2010 Print
    2010 Fraser
    2010 Print · USGS
    Boone County's river valley and rural uplands are shown in detail during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace numerous family and community burial sites, including Shafer-Gear Cemetery, Runyan Cemetery, and Schlicht Cemetery.

  13. 2010 Map of Mackey, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mackey, 2010 Print
    2010 Mackey
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dodge Township in Boone County is shown here at the turn of the millennium as a landscape of grid-aligned farms and quiet rural hamlets. Family historians can locate several local burial sites including Lake Center Cemetery and the South Marion Cemetery.

  14. 2013 Map of Mackey, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mackey, 2013 Print
    2013 Mackey
    2013 Print · USGS
    Dodge Township in Boone County is shown here in the early 2010s, a period defined by its structured agricultural grid and quiet settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the roads and waterways around Mackey, Griffen, and the distinct crossings at Squaw Creek Bridge.

  15. 2013 Map of Boone East, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Boone East, 2013 Print
    2013 Boone East
    2013 Print · USGS
    The rural outskirts of Boone come into focus in the early 2010s, showing a well-developed network of section roads and small creek drainages. Genealogists and local historians can locate the settlements of Jordan and Ericson or explore the grounds of the Iowa State University Agronomy Farm.

  16. 2013 Map of Boone West, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Boone West, 2013 Print
    2013 Boone West
    2013 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley in central Iowa is shown here in the early 2000s, where river crossings and hillside settlements define the landscape. Researchers can trace the layout of Centerville, Logansport, and the historic mining area of Coal Valley.

  17. 2013 Map of Fraser, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Fraser, 2013 Print
    2013 Fraser
    2013 Print · USGS
    This central Iowa river valley is captured in the early twenty-first century as the landscape shifts from wooded bluffs to flat farmland. Genealogists and locals can trace the terrain around Fraser and Ridgeport, or locate sites like Camp Morrison and the YWCA Camp.

  18. 2015 Map of Boone West, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Boone West, 2015 Print
    2015 Boone West
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley in the mid-2010s reveals a landscape shaped by river crossings and small riverside communities. Researchers can trace the heritage of the region through landmarks like the Milton Lott Grave, Boone Bridge, and the Sacred Heart Cem.

  19. 2015 Map of Boone East, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Boone East, 2015 Print
    2015 Boone East
    2015 Print · USGS
    The eastern expansion of Boone and the surrounding rural townships are captured here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial sites like Sarah Dinwoodie Cem and trace the small communities of Jordan and Ericson.

  20. 2015 Map of Mackey, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mackey, 2015 Print
    2015 Mackey
    2015 Print · USGS
    Dodge Township and the surrounding Boone County farmland are shown here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists can trace local family history through numerous burial sites like Saint Paul's Lutheran Cem, Leininger Cem, and the settlement of Mackey.

  21. 2015 Map of Fraser, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Fraser, 2015 Print
    2015 Fraser
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley dominates this rural Boone County landscape as it appeared in the early 21st century. Genealogists can trace numerous historic burial sites, including the Boone County Farm Cem and White Cem, alongside the small communities of Fraser and Ridgeport.

  22. 2018 Map of Boone West, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Boone West, 2018 Print
    2018 Boone West
    2018 Print · USGS
    The river valley west of Boone is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of rail history and pioneer heritage. Researchers can locate several burial sites, from the solitary Milton Lott Grave to Oakwood Cem near Moingona.

  23. 2018 Map of Fraser, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Fraser, 2018 Print
    2018 Fraser
    2018 Print · USGS
    Boone County in the early twenty-first century remains a landscape shaped by the Des Moines River and its rural burial grounds. Researchers can trace local lineage across dozens of sites like Mineral Ridge Cem and the settlement at Fraser.

  24. 2018 Map of Boone East, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Boone East, 2018 Print
    2018 Boone East
    2018 Print · USGS
    Boone and its eastern agricultural outskirts are captured in this recent survey of the central Iowa heartland. Local historians can trace family roots at Squire Boone Cemetery, locate the hamlets of Jordan and Ericson, or examine the grounds of Boone Municipal Airport.

  25. 2018 Map of Mackey, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Mackey, 2018 Print
    2018 Mackey
    2018 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Boone and Hamilton counties is captured here in the late 2010s, showing a landscape defined by prairie creeks and deep-rooted community landmarks. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds including Leininger Cem, Lake Center Cem, and Mackey Cem.

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