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Old Maps of De Soto, Iowa

Explore 25 old maps of De Soto, spanning from 1908 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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De Soto, IA maps

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  1. 1908 Map of Waukee
    1908 Map of Waukee
    1908 Waukee
    1908 Print · USGS
    Dallas County at the turn of the century shows a landscape shaped by competing railroads and the winding Raccoon River. Genealogists and local historians can trace early schoolhouse locations like Valley Grove School and the original rail footprints of Waukee and Van Meter.
    2 unique versions available
  4. 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
  7. 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
  10. 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
  13. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's evolving landscape is captured here in the early seventies, just as major reservoirs were reshaping the river valleys. Genealogists and historians can trace the rail corridors of the Burlington Northern or locate family roots near Pella, Indianola, and Knoxville.
    2 unique versions available
  16. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa in the mid-fifties shows a landscape defined by bustling rail hubs and deep-rooted agricultural research. Genealogists and researchers can trace the growth of Des Moines and Ames, locate the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation, or study the paths of the Skunk River and South Skunk River.
  19. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's post-war landscape is defined here by the converging rail lines and river valleys that shaped its earliest settlements. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of the Rock Island Railroad and locate community landmarks in Des Moines, Ames, and Newton.
  22. 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.
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 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.
  34. 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.
  37. 1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Des Moines
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's heartland is captured in the mid-1980s as suburban growth met long-standing farm and rail infrastructure. Genealogists and researchers can trace the reaches of the Chicago and North Western through Maxwell or locate Laurel Hill Cem and Camp Dodge Military Reservation.
    2 unique versions available
  40. 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.
  43. 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.
  46. 2010 Map of Adel, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Adel, 2010 Print
    2010 Adel
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers De Soto, including Adel, Earlham, and other nearby areas
  49. 2010 Map of Waukee, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Waukee, 2010 Print
    2010 Waukee
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers De Soto, including West Des Moines, Waukee, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Adel, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Adel, 2013 Print
    2013 Adel
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers De Soto, including Adel, Earlham, and other nearby areas
  55. 2013 Map of Waukee, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Waukee, 2013 Print
    2013 Waukee
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers De Soto, including West Des Moines, Waukee, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Waukee, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Waukee, 2015 Print
    2015 Waukee
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers De Soto, including West Des Moines, Waukee, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Adel, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Adel, 2015 Print
    2015 Adel
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers De Soto, including Adel, Earlham, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Waukee, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Waukee, 2018 Print
    2018 Waukee
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers De Soto, including West Des Moines, Waukee, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Adel, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Adel, 2018 Print
    2018 Adel
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers De Soto, including Adel, Earlham, and other nearby areas
  70. 2022 Map of Adel, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Adel, 2022 Print
    2022 Adel
    2022 Print · USGS
    Adel and the surrounding Dallas County countryside are mapped here in the early 2020s, showcasing a landscape of river valleys and growing towns. Researchers can locate numerous pioneer burial sites like Ellis Cem and Longmire Cem or trace the path of the Raccoon River.
  73. 2022 Map of Waukee, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Waukee, 2022 Print
    2022 Waukee
    2022 Print · USGS
    Suburban growth meets the river valleys of Dallas County in the early 2020s. Researchers can trace family history through many local burial sites like Iowa Veterans Cem and Booneville Cem or locate the junctions of the North Raccoon River.
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