Old Maps of Sherman Township, Iowa for Metal Detecting

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. 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.

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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. 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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22. 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.

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25. 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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28. 2010 Map of Newton, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Newton

    2010 Print · USGS

    Jasper County at the end of the first decade of the 2000s shows the continued expansion of Newton and its local industries. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds like Moffitt Family Cemetery and the Palo Alto Cemetery.

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31. 2010 Map of Baxter SE, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Baxter SE

    2010 Print · USGS

    Jasper County agricultural lands and quiet creek valleys define this rural landscape during the early twenty-first century. Genealogists can trace family roots through several local landmarks including Zoar Cemetery, Wittenberg Cemetery, and Saint Johns 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 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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40. 2013 Map of Baxter SE, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Baxter SE

    2013 Print · USGS

    Jasper County's agricultural landscape is documented here in the early twenty-first century, showing the enduring rural character of Independence Township. Researchers can trace the winding course of the N Skunk River and its local tributaries like Snipe Cr and Cherry Cr.

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43. 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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46. 2013 Map of Newton, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Newton

    2013 Print · USGS

    Newton and the western community of Lambs Grove appear here in the early 21st century, showing a landscape defined by regional transit and recreation. Trace the development of local landmarks like the Newton Speedway and the Newton Municipal Airport near Elk Cr.

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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. 2015 Map of Baxter SE, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Baxter SE

    2015 Print · USGS

    Jasper County farmland and the winding North Skunk River define this rural Iowa landscape as it appeared in the mid-2010s. Genealogists can trace several local burial grounds including Wittenberg Cem, Zoar Cem, and Linder Cem.

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55. 2015 Map of Newton, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Newton

    2015 Print · USGS

    Newton and the surrounding Jasper County countryside are shown here in the mid-2010s, capturing the area's mix of civic development and traditional agriculture. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds including Moffitt Family Cem and Livingston Cem, or trace the course of Cherry Cr.

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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 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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64. 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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67. 2018 Map of Newton, 2018 Print

    

    2018 Newton

    2018 Print · USGS

    Jasper County settlement and agricultural expansion are on full display in this modern survey of the Newton area. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous burial grounds like Sacred Heart Cem and Palo Alto Cem or trace the course of the South Skunk River.

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70. 2018 Map of Baxter, 2018 Print

    

    2018 Baxter

    2018 Print · USGS

    Baxter and the village of Ira are captured in this modern survey of the Jasper County prairie. Genealogists can trace early homestead footprints through numerous rural burying grounds like Independence Cem, Union Chapel Cem, and Bethel Cem.

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73. 2018 Map of Baxter SE, 2018 Print

    

    2018 Baxter SE

    2018 Print · USGS

    Jasper and Marshall counties are shown here in the late twenty-first century, preserving a landscape of river valleys and rural section roads. Genealogists can locate several historic burial grounds including Wittenberg Cem, Bethany Cem, and Zoar Cem along the North Skunk River.

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