Old Maps of Crawford Township, Iowa for Metal Detecting

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Crawford Township, IA maps

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  1. 1951 Map of St. Charles, 1953 Print
    1951 Map of St. Charles, 1953 Print
    1951 St. Charles
    1953 Print · USGS
    Madison and Warren counties are seen here in the early 1950s, when a dense network of rail lines and country schools still knit these rural townships together. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near landmarks like Imes Bridge, St Charles Cem, and Blair Chapel.
    2 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. 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.

  6. 1972 Map of Cumming, 1975 Print
    1972 Map of Cumming, 1975 Print
    1972 Cumming
    1975 Print · USGS
    Cumming and the surrounding townships in the early 1970s show a transition between rural agricultural life and a structured county road network. Genealogists can trace family connections at St Johns Cem, Calvary Cem, and the village of Churchville.

  7. 1983 Map of St. Charles
    1983 Map of St. Charles
    1983 St. Charles
    1983 Print · USGS
    Madison County at the start of the 1980s shows a landscape of small river towns and agricultural grids. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots through numerous rural burial grounds like St Charles Cem and Blair Chapel.

  8. 1983 Map of St. Charles NW
    1983 Map of St. Charles NW
    1983 St. Charles NW
    1983 Print · USGS
    Madison County's rural landscape is captured here in the early eighties, showcasing the intersection of four distinct townships. Researchers can locate family landmarks like the McBride Covered Bridge, Jefferson Cem, and Trinity Ch along the winding North River.

  9. 1983 Map of Patterson, 1984 Print
    1983 Map of Patterson, 1984 Print
    1983 Patterson
    1984 Print · USGS
    Madison County's rural landscape is documented here in the early 1980s, centered on the community of Patterson. Genealogists and historians can trace numerous family burial sites like McGinnis Cem and Sayre Cem, alongside the iconic Holiwell Covered Bridge.

  10. 1984 Map of Indianola
    1984 Map of Indianola
    1984 Indianola
    1984 Print · USGS
    South-central Iowa in the mid-1980s reveals a patchwork of established rail hubs and significant new conservation areas. Trace the Chicago and North Western rail lines and explore rural landmarks like Lake Ahquabi State Park or the Strip Mine near Knoxville.

  11. 2010 Map of Patterson, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Patterson, 2010 Print
    2010 Patterson
    2010 Print · USGS
    Madison County, Iowa, is shown here during the early twenty-first century, centered on the winding Middle River valley. Researchers can trace historic landmarks like the Cedar Creek Covered Bridge and several family burial grounds, including Montpelier Cemetery and Sayre Cemetery.

  12. 2010 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2010 Print
    2010 Saint Charles NW
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape southwest of Des Moines is captured here in the early twenty-first century, showing a region defined by its river crossings and family heritage. Researchers can locate the McBride Covered Bridge and numerous historic burial sites like Blue Ridge Cemetery and Neal Cemetery.

  13. 2010 Map of Cumming, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Cumming, 2010 Print
    2010 Cumming
    2010 Print · USGS
    The rural landscape south of Des Moines comes into focus in this early 21st-century survey of Madison and Warren counties. Local researchers can locate Saint Johns Cemetery, trace the path of the North River, and find the Cumming Post Office in the heart of town.

  14. 2010 Map of Saint Charles, 2010 Print
    2010 Map of Saint Charles, 2010 Print
    2010 Saint Charles
    2010 Print · USGS
    Madison County, Iowa, is shown here in the early twenty-first century, centered on the crossroads of Saint Charles and the winding Middle River. Researchers can locate several burial grounds like Viney Cemetery and historic landmarks such as the Imes Covered Bridge.

  15. 2013 Map of Saint Charles, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Saint Charles, 2013 Print
    2013 Saint Charles
    2013 Print · USGS
    Madison County at the start of the 2010s shows a landscape of quiet rural settlements and historic engineering. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Saint Charles or visit the site of the Imes Covered Bridge and the small siding of Hanley.

  16. 2013 Map of Cumming, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Cumming, 2013 Print
    2013 Cumming
    2013 Print · USGS
    Cumming and the surrounding Iowa farm country are shown in detail during the early 2010s, as the rural landscape continues its long-standing agricultural traditions. Researchers can trace local landmarks like Churchville, the Howell Tree Farm, and the Cunningham Bridge over the N River.

  17. 2013 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2013 Print
    2013 Saint Charles NW
    2013 Print · USGS
    Madison County's rural landscape is captured here in the early 2010s as it centers around the McBride area. Researchers can trace historic river crossings like the McBride Covered Bridge and Miller Bridge or explore the Badger Creek State Recreation Area.

  18. 2013 Map of Patterson, 2013 Print
    2013 Map of Patterson, 2013 Print
    2013 Patterson
    2013 Print · USGS
    Madison County's rural character is on full display in this early 21st-century study of the river-laced landscape near Patterson. Researchers can locate notable landmarks like the Cedar Creek Covered Bridge and Holliwell Covered Bridge, or trace the small settlements of Tileville and Tola.

  19. 2015 Map of Patterson, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Patterson, 2015 Print
    2015 Patterson
    2015 Print · USGS
    Madison County's landscape is captured here in the mid-2010s, defined by the winding Middle River and the small community of Patterson. Genealogists and historians can locate numerous rural burial grounds like Montpelier Cem or trace the sites of the Holliwell Covered Bridge and Cedar Creek Covered Bridge.

  20. 2015 Map of Saint Charles, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Saint Charles, 2015 Print
    2015 Saint Charles
    2015 Print · USGS
    The rural landscapes of Madison and Warren Counties are mapped here in the mid-2010s, showing a region defined by its winding river valleys and pioneer-era landmarks. Researchers can locate numerous historic burial sites like Blair Chapel Cem and Dillman Cem, or trace the location of the Imes Covered Bridge and the small town of Patterson.

  21. 2015 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Saint Charles NW, 2015 Print
    2015 Saint Charles NW
    2015 Print · USGS
    Madison County's rural landscape is meticulously detailed in this mid-2010s survey, showing the historic river crossings and farm roads south of West Des Moines. Researchers can locate numerous local burial sites including Blue Ridge Cem and Jefferson Cem, or trace the winding paths of Badger Cr and the N Br North River.

  22. 2015 Map of Cumming, 2015 Print
    2015 Map of Cumming, 2015 Print
    2015 Cumming
    2015 Print · USGS
    The agricultural borderlands of Madison and Warren counties come to life in this mid-2010s survey. Genealogists and local historians can trace family locations near Cumming or Churchville and locate rural landmarks like Saint Patricks Cem.

  23. 2018 Map of Patterson, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Patterson, 2018 Print
    2018 Patterson
    2018 Print · USGS
    Madison County's iconic landmarks are documented here in the early twenty-first century as they span the local waterways. Genealogists and historians can trace the exact locations of the Holliwell Covered Bridge, Sayre Cem, and King Cem near Patterson.

  24. 2018 Map of Cumming, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Cumming, 2018 Print
    2018 Cumming
    2018 Print · USGS
    Madison and Warren counties are shown just south of the state capital in the late twenty-teens as suburban growth meets rural farmland. Genealogists and local historians can trace family roots at Saint Johns Cem, Saint Patricks Cem, and Churchville.

  25. 2018 Map of Saint Charles, 2018 Print
    2018 Map of Saint Charles, 2018 Print
    2018 Saint Charles
    2018 Print · USGS
    Madison County, Iowa, is captured here in recent years, showing its mix of small-town centers and traditional rural landmarks. Genealogists and historians can trace family roots at Saint Charles Cem or visit the iconic Imes Covered Bridge near St. Charles.

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