Old Maps of Rock Creek Township, Iowa for Metal Detecting

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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. 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.

  11. 2022 Map of Alloway Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Alloway Creek, 2022 Print
    2022 Alloway Creek
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jasper County and the Marshall County line are shown here in recent years, where a intricate network of prairie streams feeds the Skunk River system. Local historians can locate the German Society Methodist Cem, Rushville Cem, and Ken Wolfe Lake among the section lines.

  12. 2022 Map of Newburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Newburg, 2022 Print
    2022 Newburg
    2022 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Jasper and Marshall counties are captured here in recent years, centered on the rural settlements of Newburg and Gilman. Genealogists can locate family sites near Hickory Grove Cem and Mount Pleasant Cem or trace the drainage of Rock Cr to Rock Creek Lake.

  13. 2022 Map of Oakland Acres, 2022 Print
    2022 Map of Oakland Acres, 2022 Print
    2022 Oakland Acres
    2022 Print · USGS
    Jasper and Poweshiek counties meet in this agricultural landscape as it appeared in recent years, centered on the Oakland Acres community. Genealogists can trace several historical burial sites including Mormon Grave, Rock Creek Liberty Cem, and Bethel Cem.

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