Old Maps of Delta, Iowa for Hiking & Exploration

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 Delta, 1966 Print

    

    1965 Delta

    1966 Print · USGS

    Delta and the Skunk River valleys are captured here in the mid-sixties, showing a landscape of coal mines, quarries, and small-town rail commerce. Researchers can locate several family burial grounds like Garrett Cem and landmarks such as the Covered Bridge.

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13. 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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16. 1982 Map of Oskaloosa

    

    1982 Oskaloosa

    1982 Print · USGS

    Southeast Iowa's river valleys and rail hubs are meticulously detailed in the early eighties, showing a landscape of productive farmland and growing municipal centers. Researchers can trace the legacy of small-town life and local industry through features like Union Mills, What Cheer, and the extensive Burlington Northern rail network.

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19. 2010 Map of Delta, 2010 Print

    

    2010 Delta

    2010 Print · USGS

    Covers Delta, including Hayesville, Keokuk County, and other nearby areas

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22. 2013 Map of Delta, 2013 Print

    

    2013 Delta

    2013 Print · USGS

    Covers Delta, including Hayesville, Keokuk County, and other nearby areas

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25. 2015 Map of Delta, 2015 Print

    

    2015 Delta

    2015 Print · USGS

    Covers Delta, including Hayesville, Keokuk County, and other nearby areas

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28. 2018 Map of Delta, 2018 Print

    

    2018 Delta

    2018 Print · USGS

    Covers Delta, including Hayesville, Keokuk County, and other nearby areas

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31. 2022 Map of Delta, 2022 Print

    

    2022 Delta

    2022 Print · USGS

    Settled along the forks of the Skunk River in Keokuk County, this recent survey documents the enduring rural character of eastern Iowa. Genealogists can locate family burial sites at Springfield Cem, Garrett Cem, and Bethel Cem or trace the early paths of Cedar Cr.

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