1940s Maps of Des Moines County, Iowa

Explore 5 historic maps of Des Moines County from the 1940s. These maps offer a rare glimpse into what life looked like during the 1940s — 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 Des Moines County's landscape evolved across the 1940s, 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 1940s, giving you a focused view of this time period.
  • See what’s changed: Compare century-old streets, trails, and buildings to today's modern landscape using overlays and satellite layers.
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Start exploring Des Moines County's history through authentic maps from the 1940s. This is your window into the past.


Des Moines County, IA maps

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  1. 1940 Map of Oquawka
    1940 Map of Oquawka
    1940 Oquawka
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines County, including Oquawka, Stronghurst, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  2. 1940 Map of Burlington
    1940 Map of Burlington
    1940 Burlington
    1940 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines County, including Burlington, West Burlington, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  3. 1941 Map of Keithsburg
    1941 Map of Keithsburg
    1941 Keithsburg
    1941 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines County, including Aledo, Millersburg, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  4. 1946 Map of Wapello, 1954 Print
    1946 Map of Wapello, 1954 Print
    1946 Wapello
    1954 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines County, including Wapello, Mediapolis, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  5. 1949 Map of Wapello
    1949 Map of Wapello
    1949 Wapello
    1949 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines County, including Wapello, Mediapolis, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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