Old Maps of Washington Township, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Washington Township with 33 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.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Washington Township has changed over the decades.


Washington 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. 1950 Map of Perry, 1968 Print
    1950 Map of Perry, 1968 Print
    1950 Perry
    1968 Print · USGS
    Mid-century Dallas and Boone Counties are captured here at a peak of rural development, showing a landscape defined by prairie agriculture and heavy rail. Genealogists can trace family footprints across dozens of country schools like Garfield Sch and churches including Swede Valley Ch.

  3. 1951 Map of Perry
    1951 Map of Perry
    1951 Perry
    1951 Print · USGS
    Mid-century central Iowa comes into focus in this detailed study of the rail and river corridors surrounding Perry. Genealogists and historians can trace the locations of dozens of country schools and cemeteries, from Prairie View Sch to the Violet Hill Cem.
    2 unique versions available

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  9. 1982 Map of Perry, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Perry, 1983 Print
    1982 Perry
    1983 Print · USGS
    Perry and its surrounding Dallas County townships thrived as a vital railroad junction in the early 1980s. Local researchers can map out the city's growth through its many neighborhood schools like Lincoln Sch or trace rural roots at Violet Hill Cem and Elmwood Cem.

  10. 1982 Map of Dawson, 1983 Print
    1982 Map of Dawson, 1983 Print
    1982 Dawson
    1983 Print · USGS
    The Raccoon River valley in the early 1980s reveals a structured landscape of rail-connected towns and rural townships. Researchers can pinpoint historic burial grounds like Angus Cem and trace the Chicago and North Western line through Dawson.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. 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.

  14. 2010 Map of Adel NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Adel NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Adel NW
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Linn Township, Lincoln Township, and other nearby areas

  15. 2010 Map of Dawson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Dawson, 2010 Print
    2010 Dawson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Dawson, Dallas Township, and other nearby areas

  16. 2010 Map of Panther, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Panther, 2010 Print
    2010 Panther
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Adel, Dallas Center, and other nearby areas

  17. 2010 Map of Perry, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Perry, 2010 Print
    2010 Perry
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Perry, Minburn, and other nearby areas

  18. 2013 Map of Panther, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Panther, 2013 Print
    2013 Panther
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Adel, Dallas Center, and other nearby areas

  19. 2013 Map of Adel NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Adel NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Adel NW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Linn Township, Lincoln Township, and other nearby areas

  20. 2013 Map of Dawson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Dawson, 2013 Print
    2013 Dawson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Dawson, Dallas Township, and other nearby areas

  21. 2013 Map of Perry, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Perry, 2013 Print
    2013 Perry
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Perry, Minburn, and other nearby areas

  22. 2015 Map of Adel NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Adel NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Adel NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Linn Township, Lincoln Township, and other nearby areas

  23. 2015 Map of Dawson, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Dawson, 2015 Print
    2015 Dawson
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Dawson, Dallas Township, and other nearby areas

  24. 2015 Map of Panther, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Panther, 2015 Print
    2015 Panther
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Adel, Dallas Center, and other nearby areas

  25. 2015 Map of Perry, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Perry, 2015 Print
    2015 Perry
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Washington Township, including Perry, Minburn, and other nearby areas

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