Old Maps of Colfax Township, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Colfax Township with 31 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Colfax Township has changed over the decades.


Colfax Township, IA maps

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  1. 1949 Map of Adel, 1955 Print
    1949 Map of Adel, 1955 Print
    1949 Adel
    1955 Print · USGS
    Dallas County in the late 1940s is captured here at a moment when rural school districts and family-named corners still defined the Iowa countryside. Genealogists and historians can trace the foundations of Adel and Wiscotta, or locate landmarks like Blacks Corners and Oakland Cem.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1951 Map of Adel
    1951 Map of Adel
    1951 Adel
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Dallas County is defined by the convergence of the three Raccoon River forks and a robust network of rural rail towns. Genealogists can trace family roots at Oakland Cem or Pleasant Hill Cem and locate historic rural schools like Bear Creek Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1954 Map of Omaha, 1967 Print
    1954 Map of Omaha, 1967 Print
    1954 Omaha
    1967 Print · USGS
    Mid-century development radiates from the river bluffs into the agricultural heartland during this period of post-war growth. Genealogists and historians can trace rail-connected towns like Atlantic and Red Oak or locate the sprawling grounds of Offutt Air Force Base and Manawa Lake.
    3 unique versions available

  4. 1957 Map of Omaha
    1957 Map of Omaha
    1957 Omaha
    1957 Print · USGS
    Western Iowa and the Missouri River valley are seen here in the mid-fifties during the height of the rail-and-road era. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail lines of the Chicago And North Western or locate Cold War landmarks like Offutt Air Force Base.

  5. 1958 Map of Omaha
    1958 Map of Omaha
    1958 Omaha
    1958 Print · USGS
    Omaha and Council Bluffs stand at the center of this mid-fifties landscape, where the Missouri River splits the urban plains of Nebraska from the rolling hills of western Iowa. Genealogists can trace the rail lines of the Wabash RR and Illinois Central RR to rural settlements like Missouri Valley and Red Oak.
    2 unique versions available

  6. 1982 Map of Panther, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Panther, 1983 Print
    1982 Panther
    1983 Print · USGS
    Dallas County farm country and the Raccoon River valley are captured here in the early 1980s. Researchers can trace rural landmarks from Panther to Blacks Corners, including old country anchors like Washington Chapel and Central Dallas Sch.

  7. 1982 Map of Redfield, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Redfield, 1983 Print
    1982 Redfield
    1983 Print · USGS
    Redfield and Dexter flourished as rail and river towns in the early 1980s, serving as industrial and agricultural centers for Dallas County. Genealogists and historians can trace local family lineages through several rural burial grounds, including Harper Cem, Spillers Cem, and the historic Bear Creek Ch.

  8. 1982 Map of Adel, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Adel, 1983 Print
    1982 Adel
    1983 Print · USGS
    Dallas County during the early eighties shows the settled river valleys and growing towns of Adel and De Soto. Genealogists can trace family plots at Oakdale Cem or Gibson Cem, while historians can map the path of the Chicago and North Western railroad.

  9. 1982 Map of Adel NW, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Adel NW, 1983 Print
    1982 Adel NW
    1983 Print · USGS
    Dallas County agriculture and energy infrastructure meet in the early eighties as rural townships transition toward modern utility roles. Genealogists and local historians can trace the West Linn Cem, visit the Shiloh Bible Ch, and locate the old Linden settlement.

  10. 1984 Map of Guthrie Center, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Guthrie Center, 1985 Print
    1984 Guthrie Center
    1985 Print · USGS
    West-central Iowa's river valleys and farming townships are shown here in the mid-1980s, highlighting a network of conservation areas and historic rail towns. Genealogists and local historians can locate Violet Hill Cem, trace the Chicago and North Western railroad, or explore the grounds of Springbrook State Park.

  11. 1993 Map of Guthrie Center
    1993 Map of Guthrie Center
    1993 Guthrie Center
    1993 Print · USGS
    Western Iowa in the early 1990s showcases a network of river-valley towns and essential rail corridors. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Violet Hill Cem and the Chicago and North Western RR through Coon Rapids and Panora.

  12. 2010 Map of Redfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Redfield, 2010 Print
    2010 Redfield
    2010 Print · USGS
    Redfield and Dexter are captured at the start of the 2010s, situated where the Raccoon River forks meet the prairie. Genealogists can locate several local burial grounds like Bear Creek Cemetery and Spillers Cemetery, or trace the rural landscape near Beaver Lake.

  13. 2010 Map of Adel NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Adel NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Adel NW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Linn Township at the start of the twenty-first century remains a deeply rooted agricultural landscape defined by its rural intersections and quiet watercourses. Genealogists and local historians can locate West Linn Cemetery and trace the paths of Mosquito Creek and the settlement at Brough.

  14. 2010 Map of Panther, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Panther, 2010 Print
    2010 Panther
    2010 Print · USGS
    Dallas County at the start of the twenty-first century remains a landscape of river bends and rural intersections. Genealogists can trace family names through numerous burial grounds like King Cemetery and the Panther Creek Church of the Brethren.

  15. 2010 Map of Adel, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Adel, 2010 Print
    2010 Adel
    2010 Print · USGS
    Adel and the Raccoon River valleys are captured here during a period of growth in central Iowa. Researchers can trace family history through a high density of rural burial grounds like Longmire Cemetery and Ellis Cemetery, or locate old landmarks such as Adel Bridge and the village of Garretville.

  16. 2013 Map of Panther, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Panther, 2013 Print
    2013 Panther
    2013 Print · USGS
    Dallas County prairie and river bottoms are documented here in the early twenty-first century as the landscape transitioned between traditional farming and modern recreation. Researchers can trace the drainage of N Raccoon River and locate local landmarks like Panther and Husband Field Airport.

  17. 2013 Map of Redfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Redfield, 2013 Print
    2013 Redfield
    2013 Print · USGS
    Near the confluence of the Raccoon River forks in the early twenty-first century, this landscape shows the enduring layout of rural Iowa. Genealogists and local historians can trace properties near Redfield, the site of Wiscotta, and the streets of Dexter.

  18. 2013 Map of Adel, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Adel, 2013 Print
    2013 Adel
    2013 Print · USGS
    Dallas County during the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape of river-valley towns and agricultural transit. Genealogists and local historians can trace property locations near Adel, the quiet crossroads of Garretville, or the grounds of the Dallas County Fair Campgrounds.

  19. 2013 Map of Adel NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Adel NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Adel NW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Linn Township and the surrounding Dallas County countryside appear here in the early twenty-first century as a landscape of structured agriculture and water management. Genealogists and local historians can trace the area around Brough and examine the paths of Mosquito Cr and W Br Panther Cr through the rural section lines.

  20. 2015 Map of Adel NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Adel NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Adel NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Linn Township in the mid-2010s shows a landscape of steady agricultural use and energy infrastructure. Researchers can locate family sites near the West Linn Cem and trace the paths of Mosquito Cr and the W Br Panther Cr.

  21. 2015 Map of Redfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Redfield, 2015 Print
    2015 Redfield
    2015 Print · USGS
    This central Iowa region at the Guthrie and Dallas county lines is defined by the meeting of the Middle and South Raccoon Rivers. Genealogists can trace family footprints across several rural burial grounds like Wiscotta Cem and Pleasant Hill Cem near the towns of Redfield and Dexter.

  22. 2015 Map of Panther, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Panther, 2015 Print
    2015 Panther
    2015 Print · USGS
    The rural expanse between Panther and Adel is documented here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the winding North Raccoon River. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites including King Cem, Jenkins Cem, and the Dallas County Farm Cem.

  23. 2015 Map of Adel, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Adel, 2015 Print
    2015 Adel
    2015 Print · USGS
    Adel and the Raccoon River valleys are captured in detail during the mid-2010s, showing a landscape of small towns and historic river crossings. Researchers can trace family roots at Oakland Cem or locate former landmarks like the Adel Bridge and Garretville.

  24. 2018 Map of Adel NW, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Adel NW, 2018 Print
    2018 Adel NW
    2018 Print · USGS
    Dallas County farm country is captured here in the late twenty-teens, showing the intersection of agricultural tradition and industrial utility. Researchers can locate family sites near West Linn Cem or trace the drainage of W Br Panther Cr and Mosquito Cr.

  25. 2018 Map of Panther, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Panther, 2018 Print
    2018 Panther
    2018 Print · USGS
    Dallas County rural life and the winding North Raccoon River are captured in this recent survey of the central Iowa plains. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including Panther Creek Church of the Brethren Cem and Jenkins Cem.

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