Old Maps of Palo Alto Township, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Palo Alto 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.
  • Use in the classroom or lab: Educators and researchers rely on these maps to bring historical context to life.

These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Palo Alto Township has changed over the decades.


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

  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. 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

  6. 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.

  7. 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

  8. 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.

  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 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.

  13. 2010 Map of Killduff, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Killduff, 2010 Print
    2010 Killduff
    2010 Print · USGS
    Jasper County farmland and the winding river bottom are documented here during the early twenty-first century. Researchers can locate several burial grounds including Saint Andrews Cemetery and Dearinger Cemetery, or trace the South Skunk River.

  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 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 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 Killduff, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Killduff, 2013 Print
    2013 Killduff
    2013 Print · USGS
    Richland Township in the early 2010s remains a landscape of structured agriculture and quiet rural settlements. Genealogists and local historians can trace the street layouts of Killduff and Galesburg or follow the path of the S Skunk River.

  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 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.

  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 Killduff, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Killduff, 2015 Print
    2015 Killduff
    2015 Print · USGS
    Southeast Jasper County comes into focus in this recent study of the prairie and river bottoms. Genealogists and local researchers can pinpoint historical burial sites like Saint Andrews Cem and Hewitt Cem or trace the South Skunk River floodplain.

  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 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.

  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 Killduff, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Killduff, 2018 Print
    2018 Killduff
    2018 Print · USGS
    Jasper County farmland and quiet settlements are captured here in the late 2010s. Researchers can trace family roots through several local landmarks including Saint Andrews Cem, Killduff, and Dearinger Cem along the Elk Cr drainage.

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