1900s (20th Century) Maps of Rock Creek Township, Iowa

1. 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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4. 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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7. 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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10. 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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13. 1980 Map of Newburg

    

    1980 Newburg

    1980 Print · USGS

    Jasper and Marshall counties are captured in the 1980s as rural agricultural centers defined by the Chicago and North Western railroad. Researchers can trace local heritage through landmarks like Newburg, Hickory Grove Ch, and the recreation areas at Rock Creek State Park.

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16. 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.

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19. 1980 Map of Oakland Acres

    

    1980 Oakland Acres

    1980 Print · USGS

    Jasper and Poweshiek counties were undergoing modern development in the early 1980s, balancing new highway infrastructure with established farming communities. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Westfield Cem, Sugar Creek Cem, and the quiet grounds of Bethel Ch.

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22. 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.

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25. 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.

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