1960s Maps of Dallas County, Iowa

Explore 7 historic maps of Dallas County from the 1960s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1960s — showing old roads, neighborhoods, homes, and landmarks that have changed or disappeared over time.

Whether you're researching your family's past, planning a metal detecting trip, or studying how Dallas County's landscape evolved across the 1960s, these high-resolution maps are a powerful tool for exploring the history of this region.

  • Focus on a specific era: All maps on this page are from the 1960s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
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Start exploring Dallas County's history through authentic maps from the 1960s. This is your window into the past.


Dallas County, IA maps

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  1. 1965 Map of Granger, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Granger, 1966 Print
    1965 Granger
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Des Moines River valley in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape undergoing transformation as the Saylorville Reservoir takes shape. Genealogists can locate family sites like Granger Homesteads or rural landmarks such as Hopkins Grove Cem and the Chestnut Ford Bridge.
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1965 Map of Dallas Center, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Dallas Center, 1966 Print
    1965 Dallas Center
    1966 Print · USGS
    Dallas County was a patchwork of family farms and rail-connected towns in the mid-sixties. Genealogists and local historians can trace burial sites like St Marys Cem and follow the Chicago and North Western rail line through Dallas Center.

  3. 1965 Map of Woodward, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Woodward, 1966 Print
    1965 Woodward
    1966 Print · USGS
    The Dallas County prairie in the mid-1960s is defined by its small towns and the sprawling Woodward State Hospital campus. Genealogists and local historians can trace the early reaches of Saylorville Reservoir and locate several rural burial grounds like Xenia and Greenwood Cemetery.

  4. 1965 Map of Waukee, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Waukee, 1966 Print
    1965 Waukee
    1966 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Dallas County is defined by the convergence of the North and South Raccoon Rivers and the busy rail lines of the era. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family cemeteries like Williams Cem and trace the paths of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad through Van Meter.
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1965 Map of Grimes, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Grimes, 1966 Print
    1965 Grimes
    1966 Print · USGS
    Grimes and northern Urbandale are captured in the mid-sixties during a period of steady suburban expansion and rail-supported growth. Researchers can trace the heritage of local families at Sunny Hill Hill Cem or follow the historic routes of the Chicago and North Western railroad.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1965 Map of Commerce, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Commerce, 1966 Print
    1965 Commerce
    1966 Print · USGS
    Suburban development meets Iowa farmland in the mid-1960s as the Raccoon River valley undergoes rapid change. Trace old rail lines like the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific or locate local landmarks like Valley High Sch and Sugar Creek Lake.
    2 unique versions available

  7. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's fertile plains and growing capital are captured here during the late sixties, a time of major highway expansion and reservoir construction. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural township boundaries, local cemeteries, and rail lines serving towns like Pella, Grinnell, and Oskaloosa.

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