Old Maps of Monroe, Fairview Township
Explore 11 old maps of Monroe, spanning from 1954 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.
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Monroe, Fairview Township maps
(11)- 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print1954 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 Moines1956 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 Moines1957 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 Monroe, 1966 Print1965 Monroe1966 Print · USGSJasper County farming communities thrive along the river during the mid-sixties as new road infrastructure begins to take shape. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local landmarks like Tools Chapel, Warren Grove Sch, and Gifford Cem.2 unique versions available
- 1969 Map of Des Moines1969 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 Print1984 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 Monroe, 2010 Print2010 Monroe2010 Print · USGSCovers Monroe, including Reasnor, Summit Township, and other nearby areas
- 2013 Map of Monroe, 2013 Print2013 Monroe2013 Print · USGSCovers Monroe, including Reasnor, Summit Township, and other nearby areas
- 2015 Map of Monroe, 2015 Print2015 Monroe2015 Print · USGSCovers Monroe, including Reasnor, Summit Township, and other nearby areas
- 2018 Map of Monroe, 2018 Print2018 Monroe2018 Print · USGSCovers Monroe, including Reasnor, Summit Township, and other nearby areas
- 2022 Map of Monroe, 2022 Print2022 Monroe2022 Print · USGSMonroe and the surrounding Jasper County farmlands are documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of rural life and river geography. Researchers can locate family heritage sites like Seay Cem and Fairview Cem or trace the course of the South Skunk River.
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