Old Maps of Poweshiek Township, Iowa for Metal Detecting

1. 1930 Map of Mitchellville

   

   1930 Mitchellville

   1930 Print · USGS

   Central Iowa's fertile prairie and river valleys come alive in this late 1920s survey of the settlements between the Skunk and Des Moines rivers. Researchers can locate dozens of country schools like Nebo Sch and Peacock Sch or trace family roots near Camp Center Ch.

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4. 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.

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7. 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.

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10. 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.

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13. 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.

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16. 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.

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19. 1972 Map of Mitchellville, 1974 Print

    

    1972 Mitchellville

    1974 Print · USGS

    Across the Polk and Jasper County line in the early 1970s, this area shows a landscape defined by rail corridors and the meandering South Skunk River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sams Cem and Fisher Cem or trace the small-town footprints of Valeria and Mitchellville.

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22. 1975 Map of Mingo, 1978 Print

    

    1975 Mingo

    1978 Print · USGS

    Mid-Iowa's agricultural landscape comes into focus during the 1970s at the junction of Story, Jasper, and Polk counties. Researchers can trace rural genealogy and transport through Mingo, the Old RR Grade at Farrar, and local landmarks like Ashton Ch and Deeter Cem.

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25. 1975 Map of Baxter, 1978 Print

    

    1975 Baxter

    1978 Print · USGS

    The town of Baxter and its surrounding townships are shown here during the mid-1970s, capturing the organized grid of Iowa's agricultural heartland. Genealogists and local historians can locate several rural burial grounds, including Restland Cem and Independence Cem, alongside the CHICAGO AND NORTH WESTERN rail line.

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28. 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.

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31. 2010 Map of Mitchellville, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Mitchellville

    2010 Print · USGS

    Mitchellville and the surrounding farm country of Central Iowa are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the South Skunk River flows past established rural townships. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds including Sams Cemetery, Fisher Cemetery, and the Shipp Cemetery.

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34. 2010 Map of Baxter, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Baxter

    2010 Print · USGS

    Jasper County farmland near the turn of the decade is defined by the community of Baxter and its surrounding rural sections. Researchers can trace family history through numerous local sites like Restland Cemetery, Union Chapel Cemetery, and the settlement of Ira.

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37. 2010 Map of Mingo, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Mingo

    2010 Print · USGS

    Jasper County farmland and the town of Mingo are captured in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by rural post offices and family cemeteries. Researchers can locate early burial sites like Graham Cemetery or trace the drainage of Indian Creek.

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40. 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.

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43. 2013 Map of Mitchellville, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Mitchellville

    2013 Print · USGS

    Mitchellville and the surrounding Polk County farm country are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the landscape maintains its deep agricultural roots. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns near Valeria, Oswalt, and the banks of the S Skunk River.

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46. 2013 Map of Baxter, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Baxter

    2013 Print · USGS

    Jasper County in the early 2010s is a landscape of established farmsteads and creek valleys. You can trace the detailed street grids of Baxter and the small settlement of Ira, alongside waterways like Turkey Cr and the N Skunk River.

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49. 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.

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52. 2013 Map of Mingo, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Mingo

    2013 Print · USGS

    Jasper County and the surrounding Iowa countryside are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the area remains a landscape of farmsteads and creek valleys. Genealogists and local historians can locate the rural hubs of Mingo, Clyde, and Peoria City near watercourses like Indian Creek.

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55. 2015 Map of Mitchellville, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Mitchellville

    2015 Print · USGS

    The Polk and Jasper county border comes to life in this mid-2010s survey, showing the agrarian landscape surrounding the South Skunk River. Researchers can trace old family sites and local burials at Mitchellville Cem, Mckeever Cem, and the high ground of Green Castle.

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58. 2015 Map of Baxter, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Baxter

    2015 Print · USGS

    Jasper County farmland in the mid-2010s reveals a landscape of enduring rural communities and historical family burial grounds. Genealogists can trace local heritage through sites like Restland Cem, Ira, and the Union Chapel Cem north of the county line.

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61. 2015 Map of Mingo, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Mingo

    2015 Print · USGS

    Jasper County agricultural life and rural townships are captured here in the mid-2010s, centered on the community of Mingo. Researchers can locate several family-linked burial grounds across the county lines, including Ashton Cem, Graham Cem, and Deeter Cem.

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64. 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.

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67. 2018 Map of Mingo, 2018 Print

    

    2018 Mingo

    2018 Print · USGS

    Jasper County agricultural life is documented here just before the close of the 2010s, centered on the community of Mingo. Local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural burial grounds including Ashton Cem, Farrar Cem, and the Deeter Cem.

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70. 2018 Map of Mitchellville, 2018 Print

    

    2018 Mitchellville

    2018 Print · USGS

    The borderlands of Polk and Jasper counties are captured here in the late 2010s, centered on the South Skunk River valley. Genealogists can locate numerous rural burial sites including Greencastle and Sams Cem, while tracing the footprints of Mitchellville, Valeria, and Oswalt.

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73. 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.

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