Old Maps of Rock Creek Township, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Rock Creek Township with 29 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.
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  • 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 Rock Creek Township has changed over the decades.


Rock Creek 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. 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.

  5. 1980 Map of Newburg
    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.

  6. 1980 Map of Alloway Creek
    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.

  7. 1980 Map of Oakland Acres
    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.

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 2010 Map of Alloway Creek, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Alloway Creek, 2010 Print
    2010 Alloway Creek
    2010 Print · USGS
    Marshall County's rural landscape is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing the intersection of modern agricultural life and natural hydrology. Local researchers can trace the path of Rock Creek as it winds through the section-line grids of Jefferson Township.

  11. 2010 Map of Oakland Acres, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Oakland Acres, 2010 Print
    2010 Oakland Acres
    2010 Print · USGS
    Jasper County's rural landscape is captured here during a period of modern growth near the North Skunk River. Genealogists and local historians can locate several historic burial sites like Bethel Cemetery and trace the development of Oakland Acres.

  12. 2010 Map of Newburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Newburg, 2010 Print
    2010 Newburg
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Marshall and Jasper counties are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, the settlement of Newburg, or the shores of Rock Creek Lake.

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 2013 Map of Alloway Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Alloway Creek, 2013 Print
    2013 Alloway Creek
    2013 Print · USGS
    Iowa's Marshall County farmland is shown in detail during the early twenty-first century, centered on the settlement of Rushville. Researchers can trace the drainage of the N Skunk River and find local landmarks like Ken Wolfe Lake and Alloway Cr.

  16. 2013 Map of Newburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Newburg, 2013 Print
    2013 Newburg
    2013 Print · USGS
    In the early 2010s, this portion of Marshall County was a landscape of structured agricultural grids and winding prairie streams. Researchers can trace the layout of Newburg and the shoreline of Rock Creek Lake, or locate family-named thoroughfares like Adams St.

  17. 2013 Map of Oakland Acres, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Oakland Acres, 2013 Print
    2013 Oakland Acres
    2013 Print · USGS
    Oakland Acres and the surrounding Jasper County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the interstate corridor intersects with traditional farm lands. Genealogists and local historians can trace the creek-side settlement of Westfield and the shoreline of Rock Creek Lake near the N Skunk River.

  18. 2015 Map of Alloway Creek, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Alloway Creek, 2015 Print
    2015 Alloway Creek
    2015 Print · USGS
    The rural borderlands of Marshall and Jasper Counties are captured here as they appeared in 2015. Genealogists and local researchers can locate family sites near the German Society Methodist Cemetery, Rushville Cem, and Ken Wolfe Lake.

  19. 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.

  20. 2015 Map of Newburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Newburg, 2015 Print
    2015 Newburg
    2015 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's rural townships are documented here during the mid-2010s at the crossroads of four counties. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Hickory Grove Cem, Rock Creek Lake, and the small settlement of Newburg.

  21. 2015 Map of Oakland Acres, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Oakland Acres, 2015 Print
    2015 Oakland Acres
    2015 Print · USGS
    The rural border of Jasper and Poweshiek counties comes into focus in this mid-2010s survey, showing a landscape defined by agriculture and recreational waters. Genealogists and historians can locate several burial sites, such as the Mormon Grave, Rock Creek Cem, and Westfield Cem.

  22. 2018 Map of Alloway Creek, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Alloway Creek, 2018 Print
    2018 Alloway Creek
    2018 Print · USGS
    Marshall and Jasper Counties are shown here during the late 2010s, capturing the enduring agricultural grid of central Iowa. Researchers can locate significant burial sites like the German Society Methodist Cemetery and Rushville Cemetery along with the North Skunk River.

  23. 2018 Map of Kellogg, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Kellogg, 2018 Print
    2018 Kellogg
    2018 Print · USGS
    Jasper County in the early twenty-first century remains a landscape of deep-rooted farmsteads and quiet country crossroads. Genealogists can trace family heritage through numerous rural sites like Our Silent City Cem, Antle Cem, and the Adamson Grove Cem.

  24. 2018 Map of Newburg, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Newburg, 2018 Print
    2018 Newburg
    2018 Print · USGS
    This central Iowa landscape reflects a modern agricultural community at the intersection of Marshall, Jasper, Tama, and Poweshiek counties. You can trace local genealogy at Green Cem or Mount Pleasant Cem and explore the geography around Rock Creek Lake and Newburg.

  25. 2018 Map of Oakland Acres, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Oakland Acres, 2018 Print
    2018 Oakland Acres
    2018 Print · USGS
    The Jasper and Poweshiek county line comes alive in this 2018 survey, showing a landscape shaped by the North Skunk River and Rock Creek Lake. Genealogists can locate several burial sites like Bethel Cem, the Westfield Cem, and the Mormon Grave.

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