1960s Maps of Des Moines County, Iowa

1. 1961 Map of Burlington

   

   1961 Burlington

   1961 Print · USGS

   The tri-state borderlands along the Mississippi River are captured here during the late fifties and early sixties, showing the vital river-and-rail economy of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri. Genealogists and historians can trace the development of major hubs like Galesburg and Macomb alongside landmark sites such as the Iowa Ordnance Plant and the historic river town of Nauvoo.

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4. 1961 Map of Davenport

   

   1961 Davenport

   1961 Print · USGS

   The Quad Cities and the eastern Iowa riverlands are captured here in the early sixties, showing the region's transition into a modern industrial and transit hub. Genealogists and historians can trace the paths of major railroads and find river landmarks like Rock Island Arsenal, Huron Island, and the Coralville Reservoir.

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7. 1962 Map of Davenport

   

   1962 Davenport

   1962 Print · USGS

   The Quad Cities and the Mississippi River corridor are shown at their industrial peak just before the interstate era fully transformed the region. Researchers can trace the sprawling rail networks of the Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and find landmarks like the Rock Island Arsenal and Wild Cat Den State Park.

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10. 1963 Map of Burlington

    

    1963 Burlington

    1963 Print · USGS

    The tri-state river country of the Mississippi and Illinois valleys comes alive in this mid-century survey. Genealogists and historians can trace the industrial and academic growth of the region, from the Iowa Ordnance Plant to campuses like Knox College and Western Illinois University.

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13. 1964 Map of Burlington, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Burlington

    1965 Print · USGS

    Mid-century Burlington and the Mississippi riverfront are captured here as the city expanded westward toward the Burlington Municipal Airport. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sacred Heart Cemetery, St Johns School, and the scattered homes of Heapsville.

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16. 1964 Map of Lomax, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Lomax

    1965 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi River floodplain and rail junctions of Henderson County are captured here in the mid-1960s. Genealogists can trace family sites at Gittings Cem and Freeland Cem or follow the heavy rail traffic through Lomax and Iowa Junction.

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19. 1964 Map of West Burlington, 1965 Print

    

    1964 West Burlington

    1965 Print · USGS

    Des Moines County reveals its mid-century industrial and suburban character as the Cold War era reshaped the landscape. Trace the massive Iowa Army Ammunition Plant, the tracks of the Chicago Burlington and Quincy, and landmarks like Burk Chapel.

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22. 1964 Map of Dallas City, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Dallas City

    1965 Print · USGS

    The Mississippi River floodplain in the 1960s reveals a landscape of industrial rail lines and intricate backwaters. Trace the historic tracks of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe or locate rural landmarks like Oak Grove Ch and Eureka Sch.

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25. 1964 Map of Sperry, 1965 Print

    

    1964 Sperry

    1965 Print · USGS

    Des Moines County as it appeared in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape of productive Iowa farmland carved by the valleys of Flint Creek and Knotty Creek. Genealogists and local historians can trace the foundations of the community at Old Stone Ch, the Gypsum Plant, and Franklin Mills Sch.

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28. 1964 Map of Kingston, 1966 Print

    

    1964 Kingston

    1966 Print · USGS

    Des Moines County, Iowa, and the Mississippi River bottoms are captured here in the mid-1960s. Researchers can trace the river's path through Running Slough or locate local landmarks like Tama Sch and St Pauls Ch.

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31. 1965 Map of Mediapolis, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Mediapolis

    1966 Print · USGS

    Mediapolis and Morning Sun are captured in the mid-1960s as vital rail hubs at the junction of three major railroad lines. Genealogists can locate family sites at Linn Grove Cem & Ch, Bethel Cem, and the small settlement of Kossuth.

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34. 1965 Map of Oakville, 1967 Print

    

    1965 Oakville

    1967 Print · USGS

    Southeast Iowa in the mid-1960s reveals a landscape defined by the river bottomlands and the transition to the southern uplands. Genealogists can trace family landmarks like Parson Cem and Old Swedish Cem, or locate rail junctions at Elrick Junction and Oakville.

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