Old Maps of Mound Prairie Township, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Mound Prairie Township with 29 high-resolution historic maps. Whether you're teaching, researching, or modeling changes in land use, these maps provide essential visual documentation of urban, environmental, and geographic change.

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Mound Prairie Township, IA maps

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  1. 1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Map of Des Moines, 1973 Print
    1954 Des Moines
    1973 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  2. 1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Map of Des Moines
    1956 Des Moines
    1956 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  3. 1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Map of Des Moines
    1957 Des Moines
    1957 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  4. 1965 Map of Prairie City, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Prairie City, 1966 Print
    1965 Prairie City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Prairie 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.

  5. 1965 Map of Newton, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Newton, 1966 Print
    1965 Newton
    1966 Print · USGS
    Newton and the surrounding Jasper County landscape are captured in the mid-sixties as the city expanded along the Rock Island rail line. Genealogists can trace family sites at Union Cem or Palo Alto Ch, while researchers can locate the Riverview Honor Farm and the Drive-in Theater.

  6. 1965 Map of Monroe, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Monroe, 1966 Print
    1965 Monroe
    1966 Print · USGS
    Jasper 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

  7. 1965 Map of Colfax, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Colfax, 1966 Print
    1965 Colfax
    1966 Print · USGS
    Jasper County in the mid-sixties reveals a landscape shaped by the South Skunk River and the expanding highway network. Researchers can trace family roots at Slaughter Cem or explore the rail-side settlement of Metz and the streets of Colfax.

  8. 1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Map of Des Moines
    1969 Des Moines
    1969 Print · USGS
    Central 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.

  9. 1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Des Moines, 1985 Print
    1984 Des Moines
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central 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

  10. 2010 Map of Newton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Newton, 2010 Print
    2010 Newton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Jasper County at the end of the first decade of the 2000s shows the continued expansion of Newton and its local industries. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds like Moffitt Family Cemetery and the Palo Alto Cemetery.

  11. 2010 Map of Monroe, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Monroe, 2010 Print
    2010 Monroe
    2010 Print · USGS
    Jasper County during the early twenty-first century reveals a landscape of fertile river valleys and quiet town centers like Monroe. Researchers can locate specific family sites near Seay Cemetery, Gifford Cemetery, and the banks of the South Skunk River.

  12. 2010 Map of Prairie City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Prairie City, 2010 Print
    2010 Prairie City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Prairie City and the surrounding Jasper County countryside are shown here in the early 2000s, defined by a rich agricultural grid and numerous rural burial sites. Genealogists can trace family locations near Waveland Cemetery, Griffis Cemetery, and the settlement of Fairmont.

  13. 2010 Map of Colfax, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Colfax, 2010 Print
    2010 Colfax
    2010 Print · USGS
    Jasper County as it appeared in the early twenty-first century shows a landscape defined by the South Skunk River and rural settlement patterns. Genealogists can trace several historic interments including Slaughter Cemetery, Sugar Grove Cemetery, and the Kelley Family Burial Ground.

  14. 2013 Map of Prairie City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Prairie City, 2013 Print
    2013 Prairie City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Jasper County's prairie landscape is mapped here during a period of modern transit expansion alongside traditional farming grids. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town layout of Prairie City, the small settlement of Fairmont, and the original route of Old Ia 163.

  15. 2013 Map of Monroe, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Monroe, 2013 Print
    2013 Monroe
    2013 Print · USGS
    Monroe and Reasnor sit within the Jasper County countryside in the early 2010s, shaped by the path of the S Skunk River. Local historians can trace the street layouts of Monroe and Reasnor or locate rural landmarks like the Riverview Honor Farm.

  16. 2013 Map of Newton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Newton, 2013 Print
    2013 Newton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Newton and the western community of Lambs Grove appear here in the early 21st century, showing a landscape defined by regional transit and recreation. Trace the development of local landmarks like the Newton Speedway and the Newton Municipal Airport near Elk Cr.

  17. 2013 Map of Colfax, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Colfax, 2013 Print
    2013 Colfax
    2013 Print · USGS
    Jasper County as it appeared in the early 2010s shows a landscape where the S Skunk River valley dictates the placement of towns and roads. Genealogists and local historians can trace the rural hubs of Colfax, Goddard, and Metz among the creek-fed prairies.

  18. 2015 Map of Monroe, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Monroe, 2015 Print
    2015 Monroe
    2015 Print · USGS
    Monroe and Reasnor are captured in this mid-2010s survey of southern Jasper County, where the prairie grid meets the river bottoms. Genealogists can locate family sites near Monroe Cem, Seay Cem, and the historic crossing at Red Bridge.

  19. 2015 Map of Newton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Newton, 2015 Print
    2015 Newton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Newton and the surrounding Jasper County countryside are shown here in the mid-2010s, capturing the area's mix of civic development and traditional agriculture. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds including Moffitt Family Cem and Livingston Cem, or trace the course of Cherry Cr.

  20. 2015 Map of Prairie City, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Prairie City, 2015 Print
    2015 Prairie City
    2015 Print · USGS
    Prairie City and the surrounding Jasper County farmlands are captured in the mid-2010s, illustrating the enduring agricultural patterns of central Iowa. Family historians can trace ancestral sites across several rural burial grounds, including Dowler Cem, Griffis Cem, and Rhinehart Cem.

  21. 2015 Map of Colfax, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Colfax, 2015 Print
    2015 Colfax
    2015 Print · USGS
    Jasper County as it appeared in 2015 remains a landscape of river valleys and rural crossroads. Researchers can trace family history through several significant burial sites, including Kelley Family Burial Ground, Sugar Grove Cem, and Slaughter Cem.

  22. 2018 Map of Monroe, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Monroe, 2018 Print
    2018 Monroe
    2018 Print · USGS
    Jasper County farmland and the river bottoms of the South Skunk River are captured here in the late 2010s. Researchers can locate family burial plots at Gifford Cem and Fairview Cem or trace the early paths of Monroe and Reasnor.

  23. 2018 Map of Colfax, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Colfax, 2018 Print
    2018 Colfax
    2018 Print · USGS
    Jasper County landscape at the end of the 2010s reveals a patchwork of river valleys and rural homesteads. Genealogists can locate several historic burial sites, including the Kelley Family Burial Ground, Sugar Grove Cem, and Slaughter Cem.

  24. 2018 Map of Newton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Newton, 2018 Print
    2018 Newton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Jasper County settlement and agricultural expansion are on full display in this modern survey of the Newton area. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous burial grounds like Sacred Heart Cem and Palo Alto Cem or trace the course of the South Skunk River.

  25. 2018 Map of Prairie City, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Prairie City, 2018 Print
    2018 Prairie City
    2018 Print · USGS
    Jasper County farmland and the community of Prairie City are documented in the late 2010s. Genealogists and local historians can locate numerous rural burial grounds such as Dowler Cem, Griffis Cem, and Waveland Cem.

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