Old Maps of Newton Township, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Newton Township with 30 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.

  • Analyze long-term change: Track patterns in development, transportation, and natural features.
  • Ideal for environmental or urban studies: Support academic projects with primary historical map data.
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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Newton Township has changed over the decades.


Newton 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 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.

  5. 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.

  6. 1975 Map of Baxter SE, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Baxter SE, 1978 Print
    1975 Baxter SE
    1978 Print · USGS
    Jasper County farmland in the mid-1970s is defined by the winding North Skunk River and a network of rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial grounds including Bethany Cem and the Wittenberg Grange Hall.

  7. 1980 Map of Alloway Creek
    1980 Map of Alloway Creek
    1980 Alloway Creek
    1980 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Jasper and Marshall counties come to life in this 1980 study of the Iowa heartland. Local historians can trace family roots near the Rushville Cem or explore the mid-century development of Mariposa County Park and Ken Wolfe Lake.

  8. 1980 Map of Kellogg
    1980 Map of Kellogg
    1980 Kellogg
    1980 Print · USGS
    Jasper County is captured here in the early 1980s, centered on the river valley and rail corridor of Kellogg. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous burial grounds like Our Silent City Cem and rural landmarks such as Beacon Light Sch.
    2 unique versions available

  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. 1984 Map of Grinnell, 1985 Print
    1984 Map of Grinnell, 1985 Print
    1984 Grinnell
    1985 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's prairie towns and rail corridors are captured in the mid-1980s, showcasing the agricultural grid and protected marshlands. Researchers can trace historic routes along the Chicago and North Western or locate family roots near the Sac and Fox Indian Reservation and Lake Ponderosa.
    2 unique versions available

  11. 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.

  12. 2010 Map of Baxter SE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Baxter SE, 2010 Print
    2010 Baxter SE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Jasper County agricultural lands and quiet creek valleys define this rural landscape during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local landmarks including Zoar Cemetery, Wittenberg Cemetery, and Saint Johns Cemetery.

  13. 2010 Map of Alloway Creek, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Alloway Creek, 2010 Print
    2010 Alloway Creek
    2010 Print · USGS
    Marshall County's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of modern agricultural life and natural hydrology. Local researchers can trace the path of Rock Creek as it winds through the section-line grids of Jefferson Township.

  14. 2010 Map of Kellogg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Kellogg, 2010 Print
    2010 Kellogg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Jasper County agricultural life in the early twenty-first century is centered on the river crossing at Kellogg. Genealogists can trace family footprints across nearly a dozen local burial sites, including the Our Silent City Cemetery, Slagel Cemetery, and Murphy.

  15. 2013 Map of Baxter SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Baxter SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Baxter SE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Jasper County's agricultural landscape is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring rural character of Independence Township. Researchers can trace the winding course of the N Skunk River and its local tributaries like Snipe Cr and Cherry Cr.

  16. 2013 Map of Kellogg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Kellogg, 2013 Print
    2013 Kellogg
    2013 Print · USGS
    Jasper County farmland and river valleys are captured here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the historic community of Kellogg. Genealogists can trace family tracts near the N Skunk River or locate smaller rural points like Murphy and Adamsonville.

  17. 2013 Map of Alloway Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Alloway Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Alloway Creek
    2013 Print · USGS
    Iowa's Marshall County farmland is shown in detail during the early twenty-first century, centered on the settlement of Rushville. Researchers can trace the drainage of the N Skunk River and find local landmarks like Ken Wolfe Lake and Alloway Cr.

  18. 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.

  19. 2015 Map of Baxter SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Baxter SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Baxter SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Jasper County farmland and the winding North Skunk River define this rural Iowa landscape as it appeared in the mid-2010s. Genealogists can trace several local burial grounds including Wittenberg Cem, Zoar Cem, and Linder Cem.

  20. 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.

  21. 2015 Map of Alloway Creek, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Alloway Creek, 2015 Print
    2015 Alloway Creek
    2015 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Marshall and Jasper Counties are captured here as they appeared in 2015. Genealogists and local researchers can locate family sites near the German Society Methodist Cemetery, Rushville Cem, and Ken Wolfe Lake.

  22. 2015 Map of Kellogg, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Kellogg, 2015 Print
    2015 Kellogg
    2015 Print · USGS
    Jasper County in the early twenty-first century remains defined by its deep agricultural roots and a network of historic rural cemeteries. Researchers can locate numerous family and community burial sites like Our Silent City Cem, Mount Zion Cem, and Saums Cem.

  23. 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.

  24. 2018 Map of Baxter SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Baxter SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Baxter SE
    2018 Print · USGS
    Jasper and Marshall counties are shown here in the late twenty-first century, preserving a landscape of river valleys and rural section roads. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds including Wittenberg Cem, Bethany Cem, and Zoar Cem along the North Skunk River.

  25. 2018 Map of Alloway Creek, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Alloway Creek, 2018 Print
    2018 Alloway Creek
    2018 Print · USGS
    Marshall and Jasper Counties are shown here during the late 2010s, capturing the enduring agricultural grid of central Iowa. Researchers can locate significant burial sites like the German Society Methodist Cemetery and Rushville Cemetery along with the North Skunk River.

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