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Old Maps of Palo Alto Township, Iowa

Explore 30 old maps of Palo Alto Township, 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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Palo Alto 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 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
  16. 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.
  19. 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
  22. 1980 Map of Killduff
    1980 Map of Killduff
    1980 Killduff
    1980 Print · USGS
    Jasper County agricultural life and river geography are documented here during the late twentieth century. Genealogists and researchers can trace rural landmarks like St Andrews Ch, Hewitt Cem, and the small community of Galesburg.
  25. 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
  28. 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
  31. 2010 Map of Newton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Newton, 2010 Print
    2010 Newton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Newton, Lambs Grove, and other nearby areas
  34. 2010 Map of Monroe, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Monroe, 2010 Print
    2010 Monroe
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Monroe, Reasnor, and other nearby areas
  37. 2010 Map of Killduff, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Killduff, 2010 Print
    2010 Killduff
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Richland Township, Lake Prairie Township, and other nearby areas
  40. 2010 Map of Kellogg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Kellogg, 2010 Print
    2010 Kellogg
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Newton, Kellogg, and other nearby areas
  43. 2013 Map of Monroe, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Monroe, 2013 Print
    2013 Monroe
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Monroe, Reasnor, and other nearby areas
  46. 2013 Map of Kellogg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Kellogg, 2013 Print
    2013 Kellogg
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Newton, Kellogg, and other nearby areas
  49. 2013 Map of Killduff, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Killduff, 2013 Print
    2013 Killduff
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Richland Township, Lake Prairie Township, and other nearby areas
  52. 2013 Map of Newton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Newton, 2013 Print
    2013 Newton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Newton, Lambs Grove, and other nearby areas
  55. 2015 Map of Monroe, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Monroe, 2015 Print
    2015 Monroe
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Monroe, Reasnor, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Newton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Newton, 2015 Print
    2015 Newton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Newton, Lambs Grove, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Killduff, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Killduff, 2015 Print
    2015 Killduff
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Richland Township, Lake Prairie Township, and other nearby areas
  64. 2015 Map of Kellogg, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Kellogg, 2015 Print
    2015 Kellogg
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Newton, Kellogg, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Monroe, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Monroe, 2018 Print
    2018 Monroe
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Monroe, Reasnor, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Newton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Newton, 2018 Print
    2018 Newton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Newton, Lambs Grove, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Killduff, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Killduff, 2018 Print
    2018 Killduff
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Palo Alto Township, including Richland Township, Lake Prairie Township, and other nearby areas
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