Old Maps of Des Moines Township, Iowa for Metal Detecting

Plan your next treasure hunt with 8 historic maps of Des Moines Township. Find old homesites, ghost towns, trails, and gathering spots that may be lost to time — perfect for identifying promising metal detecting locations.

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Use these historic maps to boost your research and find new opportunities beneath the surface of Des Moines Township.


Des Moines Township, IA maps

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  1. 1930 Map of Mitchellville
    1930 Map of Mitchellville
    1930 Mitchellville
    1930 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines Township, including Des Moines, Altoona, and other nearby areas
    3 unique versions available

  2. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines Township, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

  3. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines Township, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  4. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines Township, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  5. 1965 Map of Prairie City, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Prairie City, 1966 Print
    1965 Prairie City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines Township, including Prairie City, Washington Township, and other nearby areas

  6. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines Township, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas

  7. 1972 Map of Runnells, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Runnells, 1974 Print
    1972 Runnells
    1974 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines Township, including Runnells, Prairiebell, and other nearby areas

  8. 1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Des Moines
    1985 Print · USGS
    Covers Des Moines Township, including Des Moines, West Des Moines, and other nearby areas
    2 unique versions available

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