Old Maps of Washington Township, Iowa for Academic Research

Study the evolution of Washington Township with 30 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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These maps are a powerful tool for teaching, research, and visualizing how Washington Township has changed over the decades.


Washington Township, IA maps

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  1. 1930 Map of Mitchellville
    1930 Map of Mitchellville
    1930 Mitchellville
    1930 Print · USGS
    Central Iowa's fertile prairie and river valleys come alive in this late 1920s survey of the settlements between the Skunk and Des Moines rivers. Researchers can locate dozens of country schools like Nebo Sch and Peacock Sch or trace family roots near Camp Center Ch.
    3 unique versions available

  2. 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

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. 1965 Map of Prairie City, 1966 Print
    1965 Map of Prairie City, 1966 Print
    1965 Prairie City
    1966 Print · USGS
    Prairie City and the surrounding Jasper County townships are shown in the mid-sixties as the landscape transitioned with new infrastructure and water management. Genealogists can locate family sites at Waveland Cem, Griffis Cem, and the Church of the Brethren.

  6. 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.

  7. 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.

  8. 1972 Map of Runnells, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Runnells, 1974 Print
    1972 Runnells
    1974 Print · USGS
    Runnells and the southern Polk County borderlands are shown here in the early seventies, just as the regional landscape was adjusting to the presence of Lake Red Rock. Researchers can trace old family sites and rural infrastructure through the Vandalia Cem, the Runnells Sch, and the Norfolk and Western rail line.

  9. 1972 Map of Mitchellville, 1974 Print
    1972 Map of Mitchellville, 1974 Print
    1972 Mitchellville
    1974 Print · USGS
    Across the Polk and Jasper County line in the early 1970s, this area shows a landscape defined by rail corridors and the meandering South Skunk River. Genealogists can locate family landmarks like Sams Cem and Fisher Cem or trace the small-town footprints of Valeria and Mitchellville.

  10. 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

  11. 2010 Map of Mitchellville, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Mitchellville, 2010 Print
    2010 Mitchellville
    2010 Print · USGS
    Mitchellville and the surrounding farm country of Central Iowa are captured here in the early twenty-first century as the South Skunk River flows past established rural townships. Researchers can locate numerous local burial grounds including Sams Cemetery, Fisher Cemetery, and the Shipp Cemetery.

  12. 2010 Map of Prairie City, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Prairie City, 2010 Print
    2010 Prairie City
    2010 Print · USGS
    Prairie City and the surrounding Jasper County countryside are shown here in the early 2000s, defined by a rich agricultural grid and numerous rural burial sites. Genealogists can trace family locations near Waveland Cemetery, Griffis Cemetery, and the settlement of Fairmont.

  13. 2010 Map of Runnells, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Runnells, 2010 Print
    2010 Runnells
    2010 Print · USGS
    The community of Runnells and the northern reaches of Lake Red Rock are captured here in the early twenty-first century. Family historians can locate specific sites like the Vandalia Cemetery, Lowman Cemetery, and the Runnells Post Office.

  14. 2010 Map of Colfax, 2010 Print
    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.

  15. 2013 Map of Runnells, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Runnells, 2013 Print
    2013 Runnells
    2013 Print · USGS
    Runnells and the surrounding Polk County countryside are captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a landscape shaped by rural roads and prairie streams. Researchers can trace the local geographies of Vandalia and Prairiebell or follow the paths of Camp Cr and Walnut Cr.

  16. 2013 Map of Mitchellville, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Mitchellville, 2013 Print
    2013 Mitchellville
    2013 Print · USGS
    Mitchellville and the surrounding Polk County farm country are shown here in the early twenty-first century as the landscape maintains its deep agricultural roots. Researchers can trace rural settlement patterns near Valeria, Oswalt, and the banks of the S Skunk River.

  17. 2013 Map of Prairie City, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Prairie City, 2013 Print
    2013 Prairie City
    2013 Print · USGS
    Jasper County's prairie landscape is mapped here during a period of modern transit expansion alongside traditional farming grids. Genealogists and local historians can trace the town layout of Prairie City, the small settlement of Fairmont, and the original route of Old Ia 163.

  18. 2013 Map of Colfax, 2013 Print
    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.

  19. 2015 Map of Mitchellville, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Mitchellville, 2015 Print
    2015 Mitchellville
    2015 Print · USGS
    The Polk and Jasper county border comes to life in this mid-2010s survey, showing the agrarian landscape surrounding the South Skunk River. Researchers can trace old family sites and local burials at Mitchellville Cem, Mckeever Cem, and the high ground of Green Castle.

  20. 2015 Map of Runnells, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Runnells, 2015 Print
    2015 Runnells
    2015 Print · USGS
    Runnells and the surrounding farm country of Polk and Jasper counties are captured here in the mid-2010s. Genealogists and local historians can trace legacy land patterns and locate rural burial sites like Lowman Cem, Vandalia Cem, and Prairie Belle Cem.

  21. 2015 Map of Prairie City, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Prairie City, 2015 Print
    2015 Prairie City
    2015 Print · USGS
    Prairie City and the surrounding Jasper County farmlands are captured in the mid-2010s, illustrating the enduring agricultural patterns of central Iowa. Family historians can trace ancestral sites across several rural burial grounds, including Dowler Cem, Griffis Cem, and Rhinehart Cem.

  22. 2015 Map of Colfax, 2015 Print
    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.

  23. 2018 Map of Runnells, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Runnells, 2018 Print
    2018 Runnells
    2018 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of central Iowa are shown here during the late 2010s, where three counties meet. Researchers can trace the layout of Runnells and Prairie City or locate old burial grounds like Vandalia Cem and Lowman Cem along the Camp Creek drainage.

  24. 2018 Map of Mitchellville, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Mitchellville, 2018 Print
    2018 Mitchellville
    2018 Print · USGS
    The borderlands of Polk and Jasper counties are captured here in the late 2010s, centered on the South Skunk River valley. Genealogists can locate numerous rural burial sites including Greencastle and Sams Cem, while tracing the footprints of Mitchellville, Valeria, and Oswalt.

  25. 2018 Map of Colfax, 2018 Print
    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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