Old Maps of Palo Alto Township, Iowa for Metal Detecting

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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

  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. 2022 Map of Killduff, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Killduff, 2022 Print
    2022 Killduff
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jasper County farmland and the drainage of the South Skunk River are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds, including Hewitt Cem, Saint Andrews Cem, and Dearinger Cem near the village of Galesburg.

  12. 2022 Map of Kellogg, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Kellogg, 2022 Print
    2022 Kellogg
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jasper County at the start of the 2020s shows a landscape of deep-rooted rural communities and enduring family landmarks. Genealogists and local historians can map out numerous burial sites across the prairie, from Our Silent City Cem to Adamson Grove Cem.

  13. 2022 Map of Newton, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Newton, 2022 Print
    2022 Newton
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jasper County's seat and the surrounding prairie come into sharp focus in this recent survey of central Iowa. Researchers can trace family history at Newton Union Cem and Sacred Heart Cem or locate civil landmarks like the Jasper County Courthouse.

  14. 2022 Map of Monroe, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Monroe, 2022 Print
    2022 Monroe
    2022 Print · USGS
    Monroe 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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