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Old Maps of Sherman Township, Iowa

Explore 29 old maps of Sherman Township, spanning from 1954 to today. These high-resolution historic maps reveal how streets, neighborhoods, landmarks, and natural features evolved over time — perfect for genealogy, metal detecting, research, and local history exploration.

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Sherman 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
  4. 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.
  7. 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.
  10. 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.
  13. 1965 Map of Colfax, 1966 Print
    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.
  16. 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.
  19. 1975 Map of Baxter, 1978 Print
    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.
  22. 1975 Map of Baxter SE, 1978 Print
    1975 Map of Baxter SE, 1978 Print
    1975 Baxter SE
    1978 Print · USGS
    Jasper County farmland in the mid-1970s is defined by the winding North Skunk River and a network of rural townships. Genealogists and local historians can locate several family burial grounds including Bethany Cem and the Wittenberg Grange Hall.
  25. 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
  28. 2010 Map of Newton, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Newton, 2010 Print
    2010 Newton
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Newton, Lambs Grove, and other nearby areas
  31. 2010 Map of Baxter SE, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Baxter SE, 2010 Print
    2010 Baxter SE
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Independence Township, Malaka Township, and other nearby areas
  34. 2010 Map of Baxter, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Baxter, 2010 Print
    2010 Baxter
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Baxter, Independence Township, and other nearby areas
  37. 2010 Map of Colfax, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Colfax, 2010 Print
    2010 Colfax
    2010 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Colfax, Metz, and other nearby areas
  40. 2013 Map of Baxter SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Baxter SE, 2013 Print
    2013 Baxter SE
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Independence Township, Malaka Township, and other nearby areas
  43. 2013 Map of Baxter, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Baxter, 2013 Print
    2013 Baxter
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Baxter, Independence Township, and other nearby areas
  46. 2013 Map of Newton, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Newton, 2013 Print
    2013 Newton
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Newton, Lambs Grove, and other nearby areas
  49. 2013 Map of Colfax, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Colfax, 2013 Print
    2013 Colfax
    2013 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Colfax, Metz, and other nearby areas
  52. 2015 Map of Baxter SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Baxter SE, 2015 Print
    2015 Baxter SE
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Independence Township, Malaka Township, and other nearby areas
  55. 2015 Map of Newton, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Newton, 2015 Print
    2015 Newton
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Newton, Lambs Grove, and other nearby areas
  58. 2015 Map of Baxter, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Baxter, 2015 Print
    2015 Baxter
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Baxter, Independence Township, and other nearby areas
  61. 2015 Map of Colfax, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Colfax, 2015 Print
    2015 Colfax
    2015 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Colfax, Metz, and other nearby areas
  64. 2018 Map of Colfax, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Colfax, 2018 Print
    2018 Colfax
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Colfax, Metz, and other nearby areas
  67. 2018 Map of Newton, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Newton, 2018 Print
    2018 Newton
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Newton, Lambs Grove, and other nearby areas
  70. 2018 Map of Baxter, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Baxter, 2018 Print
    2018 Baxter
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Baxter, Independence Township, and other nearby areas
  73. 2018 Map of Baxter SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Baxter SE, 2018 Print
    2018 Baxter SE
    2018 Print · USGS
    Covers Sherman Township, including Independence Township, Malaka Township, and other nearby areas
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