Old Maps of Prairie City, Des Moines Township
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Prairie City, Des Moines Township maps
(11)- 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
1954 Des Moines1973 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 1956 Map of Des Moines
1956 Des Moines1956 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1957 Map of Des Moines
1957 Des Moines1957 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1965 Map of Prairie City, 1966 Print
1965 Prairie City1966 Print · USGSPrairie City and the surrounding Jasper County townships are shown in the mid-sixties as the landscape transitioned with new infrastructure and water management. Genealogists can locate family sites at Waveland Cem, Griffis Cem, and the Church of the Brethren. - 1969 Map of Des Moines
1969 Des Moines1969 Print · USGSCentral 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. - 1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
1984 Des Moines1985 Print · USGSCentral 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 - 2010 Map of Prairie City, 2010 Print
2010 Prairie City2010 Print · USGSCovers Prairie City, including Red Rock Township, Mound Prairie Township, and other nearby areas - 2013 Map of Prairie City, 2013 Print
2013 Prairie City2013 Print · USGSCovers Prairie City, including Red Rock Township, Mound Prairie Township, and other nearby areas - 2015 Map of Prairie City, 2015 Print
2015 Prairie City2015 Print · USGSCovers Prairie City, including Red Rock Township, Mound Prairie Township, and other nearby areas - 2018 Map of Prairie City, 2018 Print
2018 Prairie City2018 Print · USGSCovers Prairie City, including Red Rock Township, Mound Prairie Township, and other nearby areas - 2023 Map of Prairie City, 2023 Print
2023 Prairie City2023 Print · USGSPrairie City and the surrounding Jasper County countryside are shown here in the 2020s, characterized by expansive tallgrass prairie restorations. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites including Dowler Cem and Griffis Cem near Calhoun Creek.
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